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PostSubject: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJune 30th 2010, 10:05 am

Anyone have experience cutting lexan? I'm thinking of making a clear insert for my engine cover. Got instructions for lxforums but I have never cut it before or have the gear to do so. Thinking of after this hooking up some blue lights under and doing blue grill lights at the same time. Just need some help with what to buy and then getting it done. Here is the link for how to do it.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?p=3014584


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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJune 30th 2010, 10:09 am

I would use painters tape and cut it bigger than you need to. Use a dremel tool to do the cutting it may melt some of the plastic but this is why you use the tape so it don't melt onto the good area of your project.
Then sand the edges with sandpaper until you have your correct size. This is what I did with my headlight covers just take your time and keep the whole thing taped until you are done to avoid melted plastic and scratches.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 3:51 pm

Does anyone have a bandsaw that I could use?
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 4:14 pm

I do but I'm not very close to you.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 4:16 pm

Yeah need a little closer but thanks anyways
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 5:31 pm

I am sure home depot , menards or lowes can cut it for you.

or maybe a rental shop ?

my 2 cents
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 8:06 pm

try using a jig saw with a fine toothed finish blade
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 8:09 pm

Invader wrote:
I do but I'm not very close to you.

same here..........not too close either....
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 8:18 pm

tried the jig saw today with not so great results need a steady tool. I will cal home depot and other stores tomorrow as my phone was crapped out today and just got a new one a couple hours ago.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 9:53 pm

Vic used a dremel tool and has a belt sander here. Bring it to Mod night and we can get it done here without you spending money on buying tools. OR bring it by on Sunday after the Twisted Pipes open house and I'm sure we can fix ya up.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 10:40 pm

Yeah shit and i have a roto zip... much easier in my opinion then trying to use a band saw...
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 10:42 pm

I have to work sunday so I will save it for mod night. Brian the roto zip would make quick work of both the lexan and engine cover.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 23rd 2010, 10:57 pm

Between that and vics dremel i think we will be able to take care of some shit... i love using dremels much easier to work w/ just melts the lexan... when i used to race nitro cars... its what i used to use to cut out my bodies...
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 24th 2010, 7:20 am

Doesnt the hobbyshop have something you can use? i would think they do.. they have had everything (in reason) that i have asked for.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 24th 2010, 8:42 am

Nope they didn't first place I checked.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeJuly 24th 2010, 10:29 am

awh that sucks
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 4th 2010, 7:54 pm

Update: I cut the new insert today and will be drilling the holes and mounting tomorrow. Taking my time to make sure it is done right. Should be complete tomorrow night.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 7:22 pm

Here are some pics of the engine insert.

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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 7:40 pm

That is just awesome! thumbsup
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 8:07 pm

With halo's its going to be even better.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 8:16 pm

Nick told you on Sat night it looks so badass dude. Very cool idea.
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 8:17 pm

Thanks and when the new mods are done it will be even better Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 8:18 pm

Waiting for all the copy cats since you were getting all the pics taken at the last two places you were at. Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw   Lexan Engine cover insert need bandsaw I_icon_minitimeAugust 18th 2010, 8:19 pm

Hey go ahead and have fun with it but I was the first around here.
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I think it looks great.
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