[simpits-chat] Panel perfection?

Roy Coates simpits-chat@simpits.org
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 15:48:10 +0000 (GMT)


On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Gene Buckle wrote:

> > Just chatting with the guy who runs our CNC machines and he's happy to
> > mill panels for me.
> >
> > My idea is to use white opaque acrylic sheet (~4mm thick) with the face
> > painted matt black. The 0.5mm cutter will then cut through the paint
> > leaving the white of the acrylic showing.
> >
> > This gives me white text on a black background, is robust, and allows for
> > back-lighting.
> >
> > Perfect?  Tests begin tomorrow!
> >
> Been there, done that.  The paint will bubble up and or peel along the
> cutter path.  Get in touch with Peter Cos and have him do the panels.



le grande sigh.