How to dremel the D-Pad?

Mario · Post by **Mario** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:31 pm

I'm making a NESp and I have 1/8in plastic for the front panel. How are you supposed to dremel it out? What attachment should I use?

Mario · Post by **Mario** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:39 pm

C'mon, 50 views and no one knows how/cares to post? Ridiculous!

What kind of dremel bit should I use? All I have is the stuff that came with it, but I'll buy more if I need to. I'm trying to cut 1/8in plastic.

Here is the only bit that seems to cut well (the third one from the left):

Post by **bicostp** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:11 pm

I'd go with none of those. You want a cutoff wheel. (Your Dremel should have come with at least a couple of them...)

The one on the far left is an engraving bit, and the rest are basically files.

Mario · Post by **Mario** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:03 pm

Alright, thanks!

bacteria · Post by **bacteria** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:42 am

I get very good results using the following method:

* Draw an outline on your perspex for the d-pad cross hole; or tape the hole to the back (depending on the opaqueness of the material you are cutting).

* Use a drill, about 2mm diameter, to cut about 1-2mm from the edges of the outline.

* Use the 2nd from left tool in your pic. Get the straight edges finished.

* Use a slimmer version of the one 3rd from left in your pic, although what you have is fine.

* Use a small and flat file to finish off.

Steady hand = great result.