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applegam

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How to drill a router sheild?
« on: September 12, 2006, 06:48:38 AM »
Guys,

Any advice on drilling the holes to attach a router sheild to the router?  I beleive the bit size is about 3/8.  It cracked the second it started.  Tried using a pilot hole, not much more luck.  Is there a specific type of bit used for drilling plastic?  Thanks guys!
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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2006, 02:56:25 PM »
Was the drill bit sharp?
Maybe you weren't supporting the shield enough so it flexed too much.
I've worked with lexan in the past and never had a problem like that.


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applegam

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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2006, 03:07:42 PM »
Yes, they were sharp.  Fairly new Dewalt bits.  I don't think it flexed at all to be honest, but thanks for the input!
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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2006, 03:45:54 PM »
Sharp bits and slow speed always worked for me.
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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2006, 04:01:35 PM »
Put masking tape on both sides and use very high speed and very low pressure on the drillbit. It'll look like a factory job.
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applegam

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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2006, 04:07:38 PM »
Thanks for all of the good advise.  What does the masking tape do though?
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Greg T

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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2006, 10:39:20 PM »
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Thanks for all of the good advise.  What does the masking tape do though?


  It will stop the surface from chipping. And a high speed will deter the bit from grabbing and forcing it's way into the hole before it is drilled. I drill plexi all the time and have never failed with this method.
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Re: How to drill a router sheild?
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 07:12:47 AM »
I marked mine, laid it upside down on a 2X4 and drilled it that way. If you do not support the plastic, it will crack. As said above, slow..sharp bits.
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