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david read
 Post subject: cutting the canopy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:05 pm 
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I was trimming the canopy for N18JQ last night and decided to video me using the attachment that looks like a mini skilsaw for my dremel tool. I like it because if it gets in a bind it just bogs down instead of catching and cracking the plexiglass. It is one of my best kept secrets for building. I am just trimming about 1/4" off of the front.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jnCZwOTti ... ata_player
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Fraser MacPhee
 Post subject: Re: cutting the canopy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:46 pm 
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That was worth the price of admission. Cool Tool!

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dan
 Post subject: Re: cutting the canopy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:21 pm 
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Boy, that was slick!! Dan
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Ryan Allen
 Post subject: Re: cutting the canopy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:35 pm 
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I will have to pick up one of those attachments. Any neat tips for drilling the plexi to reduce chances of cracking?
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Hagle347
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:08 pm 
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David- would you have the part number of the Dremel Accessory handy?

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david read
 Post subject: Re: cutting the canopy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:56 pm 
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It is the Dremel mini saw attachment model 670. I think I picked it up at Menards or Lowes several years ago but I am sure they still make them. It is as easy to use as it looks.
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Rich Brazell
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:45 pm 
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Amazon...$21.00 . :o Home Depot also has it . :P

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