AP Chest: Bottom Return Edge Issue

[SpiceCredits]

Hi guys and gals!

I was working on trimming and sanding my chest piece when I noticed this problem. I thought I would ask you guys what you thought before doing any damage.

It seems that I may have a problem with return edge thickness once I remove the lip from the remaining flashing here. I don't think I'll have enough meat left to assemble brackets, so I'm going to go with snaps instead.

If I remove this lip, will I still have enough return edge thickness for it to look good? I also read having 6-8mm of edge is the norm. Can anyone confirm? Has anyone had a similar issue? I don't know how much I trust myself to use heat either, so I am hoping all can be saved.

Thanks!!!

 

Edited April 4, 2016 by SpiceCredits

[DarkTrooper[TK]]

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36423-increasing-return-edge-on-chest/?hl=%2Breturn+%2Bedge

 

You look like you have enough edge to support brackets on each corner. That middle part should work too

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I use longer screws and drill 60d into the edge.

gently take the return until the flashing is removed.

Edited April 5, 2016 by TK bondservnt

[SpiceCredits]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help and advice! I'm going to trim it down a little more and try to get rid of that lip. I think I should have about 4/5mm in the middle once done.

Is it OK to have more edge on the sides and less in the middle, or should it be uniform around the entire bottom?