Cutting Something

[hirofkd]

>>avd
That Dremel is just fine, but you have to know how to use it.
Plastic will easily melt, so don't let the tool stay in contact with the material for too long (like less than 2 seconds).
Here's how I'd do.
Using the cutting disk, I'd cut the inside of the marked box with several short actions, like a half of the length
on one side, then a half on other sides, then come back to the first one. I'd say, eight to twelve cutting actions
should be able to remove the unwanted area. Then I'd use a coarse nail file to enlarge the opening, making it closer to
the originally intended size, then finish with medium and fine nail files.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by avd

This is what I bought at Home Depot. I pay $45+Tax. I don't want to pay extra for fancy since it's over my budget.

I have the same but cordless. You won't regret it.

Now keep an eye open for cheap accessories. Doesn't need to be dremel brand

[Vric]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

>>avd
That Dremel is just fine, but you have to know how to use it.
Plastic will easily melt, so don't let the tool stay in contact with the material for too long (like less than 2 seconds).
Here's how I'd do.
Using the cutting disk, I'd cut the inside of the marked box with several short actions, like a half of the length
on one side, then a half on other sides, then come back to the first one. I'd say, eight to twelve cutting actions
should be able to remove the unwanted area. Then I'd use a coarse nail file to enlarge the opening, making it closer to
the originally intended size, then finish with medium and fine nail files.

Best way. Either way, don't use the sanding disk on plastic. Manual sanding is the best way

[avd]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

>>avd
That Dremel is just fine, but you have to know how to use it.
Plastic will easily melt, so don't let the tool stay in contact with the material for too long (like less than 2 seconds).
Here's how I'd do.
Using the cutting disk, I'd cut the inside of the marked box with several short actions, like a half of the length
on one side, then a half on other sides, then come back to the first one. I'd say, eight to twelve cutting actions
should be able to remove the unwanted area. Then I'd use a coarse nail file to enlarge the opening, making it closer to
the originally intended size, then finish with medium and fine nail files.

Well when I first started. I kinda cut all the way on one spot then go on next spot pretty much then I file it down.

Originally Posted by Vric

Best way. Either way, don't use the sanding disk on plastic. Manual sanding is the best way

Yeah that what I did after I cut it. I file it down and sand it to smooth it out.

[JeremyJon]

+1 I also cut it small bit by bit, so to reduce melting flash, then sand smooth with emery board to flatten out