Chuck Pickering
11-11-2016, 9:24 AM
I am not very skilled in woodworking. I am a hobby machinist. I wish to make a custom enclosure for a Rotary Table controller from a nice cigar box of unknown wood construction. If it comes out decent, I will try building a custom storage box for the RT and it's accessories. My small mill/drill will run at 2700 rpm. What is the best method to cut openings in the cigar box for the display LCD, cables, power, and usb connections? I have a rotozip type tool that came in a Dremel Accessory kit. I have experimented on some 1/4" plywood, and experienced some tearout. How can I minimize tearout on the cigar box? The wood cigar boxes are hard to come by around here.
I'm thinking painters tape on both sides of the wood, and cutting the openings a bit smaller than required for hand finishing with files and sand paper.
I ask here because this site came up in my search for info, and George Bullis is also a member here.
Chuck
I'm thinking painters tape on both sides of the wood, and cutting the openings a bit smaller than required for hand finishing with files and sand paper.
I ask here because this site came up in my search for info, and George Bullis is also a member here.
Chuck