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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Plexiglas is quite easy to drill, </FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2>but you need sharp bits (metal or wood bits are ok) and use a
low rotation speed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A drill-stand (column drill) works good, however
a </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>_non_electric hand drill may be your
ticket for success here.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Theo</FONT></DIV>
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<A href="mailto:JohnS@molectron.com" title=JohnS@molectron.com>John Speth</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 15, 2002 10:13
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [sdiy] plexiglass panels for
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<P><FONT size=2>> Does anyone know of any reason that I could not use
</FONT><BR><FONT size=2>> Plexiglass for panels instead of aluminum? Ive
seen pics </FONT><BR><FONT size=2>> ofthings like the Buchla musiceasal
that was made out of </FONT><BR><FONT size=2>> plexi. Is it ok?</FONT> </P>
<P><FONT size=2>I tried using plexiglass. It's hard to drill but I'll
bet there's a way to drill them with good results - I just can't recommend
what that is because I gave up after seeing the crappy results I
got.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>John Speth</FONT> <BR><FONT size=2>Molectron Detector,
Inc.</FONT> <BR><FONT size=2><A href="http://www.molectron.com"
target=_blank>http://www.molectron.com</A></FONT> <BR><FONT size=2><A
href="mailto:johns@molectron.com">mailto:johns@molectron.com</A>
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