MClass Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi guys, new here. Just got my ATA ABS kit today, just finished a rough cut of the excess ABS on the back/cap and under the faceplate. Before I mess up my ears, anybody have suggestions on what tools to use to cut them? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Hilarious Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I used an exacto knife and some sandpaper to do mine. Just score into the line you're cutting a few times, get it nice and deep, and then give it a little bend- the plastic should snap off beautifully. I think all the cool kids are using dremels these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Same here, I just used a exacto knife and sandpaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I use a belt sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 belt sander works nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalizar[TK] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I used a Xacto knife and sanded it. Just take your time with the ears. Take a small bit off at a time and test fit then rinse and repeat until you get the fit you desire. Shave small amounts off is key, don't take to much in one cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm in the belt sander handheld camp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MClass Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for the tips everyone. Gonna go to my local hardware store to see if I can pick up some blades and a dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Hilarious Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves I said all the cool kids are using them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 dremel belt sander and fit, repeat. Also a piece of sand paper and an exacto knife to remove flash and finish off clean. I also have a template now which makes life much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves That's what I use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Dremel is the best way to go, agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtrooperguy[501st] Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 belt sander and dremel here. i use any combination of: 1/2" hand held belt sander that I clamp to my workbench and use as a stationary tool. 1" belt sander that actually is bench mounted normally dremel with 1/2" drum dremel with 1/4" drum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Why oh Why did my flexishaft have to break NOW?! 225-T2 $30 trip to Lowe's or Menards tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Hey trooper, For me, I do an initial rough trim with lexan scissors, then fine tune with the Dremel and a sanding attachment. As below; ------------ Edited January 11, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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