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Old 02-28-2004, 09:30 PM
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Default How do you cut hinge holes in monokote?

I need to cut some round holes for robart hinges in monokote covering. How do you all do it? Monokote is tough to cut and I'm wondering how to have it come out nice looking? Thanks!
Old 02-28-2004, 11:32 PM
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Default RE: How do you cut hinge holes in monokote?

I use a soldering iron. Makes a nice molten lip around the opening.
Old 02-29-2004, 04:51 AM
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That's a brilliant idea! Monokote gets the jaggies if you're not really careful. I think burning the holes will work much better. Thanks!
Old 02-29-2004, 08:39 AM
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Default RE: How do you cut hinge holes in monokote?

That is an excellent method, I use it myself and it works great. Just dont let the soldering iron get to hot.

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