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AxlMyk · 09-12-2006, 12:55 PM

I have some 1/4" lucite ES acrylic, and was wondering if anyone has used this for an insert.. Being 1/4" it does have some give to it, but if I keep the insert size small, it may be OK to use.. I figure the router base would help stiffen it.. Any comments?

kp91 · 09-12-2006, 10:06 PM

In my humble opinion, too thin. The weight of the router, the force the bit puts in the work, you'll have a wavy or inconsistent depth of cut, if it doesn't crack.

Of course, you can make a snazzy router compass, bit guards, and lots of other accessories with it.

Lee Brubaker · 09-15-2006, 09:01 PM

1/4" lucite is not a good idea for two reasons: flex which has been mentioned, plus lucite has a tendency to shatter. Don't think I would want to deal with a shattered insert & a snarling router dropping down anywhere near my legs.

Lee

AxlMyk · 09-15-2006, 09:05 PM

Good points fellas.. I'll look for something else to do with it..
Thanks..

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kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 919 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! In my humble opinion, too thin. The weight of the router, the force the bit puts in the work, you'll have a wavy or inconsistent depth of cut, if it doesn't crack. Of course, you can make a snazzy router compass, bit guards, and lots of other accessories with it. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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Lee Brubaker Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 140 View Lee Brubaker's Gallery	Report This Post! 1/4" lucite is not a good idea for two reasons: flex which has been mentioned, plus lucite has a tendency to shatter. Don't think I would want to deal with a shattered insert & a snarling router dropping down anywhere near my legs. Lee
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AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! Good points fellas.. I'll look for something else to do with it.. Thanks.. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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