Can anyone do a nice cut to fix a polycarbonate lid? Asking a favor, Irvine

[JojosReef]

Hi all,

Just got my new lid for my 83gal upgrade. Naturally, I made a design mistake. The cutout for my Avast plank was supposed to be 3.5" from the inside edge of the glass, and I put it 3.5" from the outside edge of the glass. I need to cut out an additional 0.5". I don't want to ruin my new beautiful lid, and obviously not requesting a fix from the vendor who did it perfectly to my specifications. Anyone nearby able to do nice cuts on polycarbonate as a free favor or not too expensive job?

NOTE: sticky cling film still on the underside of the polycarb. Thanks!

 

[OldReefGuy]

I would help, but don't have a router.....

 

[JojosReef]

So a router is what I need!? I'd still botch it up, I'm sure. Really kicking myself about messing up on the lid design--these things ain't cheap!

 

[Jimbo327]

Any carpenter can use a router and make that cut easy. They will build the template out of wood first, and then just use that as a guide for the router.

 

[Elvismacalinao]

I can use my Dremel for nice cuts. I'm in LA though too far?

 

[JojosReef]

I can use my Dremel for nice cuts. I'm in LA though too far?

Thanks Elvis! Bit too far for my family schedule.

 

[JojosReef]

Any carpenter can use a router and make that cut easy. They will build the template out of wood first, and then just use that as a guide for the router.

Have a wood-worker in the office. Will check with them!

 

[JojosReef]

Passed off to coworker for a router cut! Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[pledosophy]

Any carpenter can use a router and make that cut easy. They will build the template out of wood first, and then just use that as a guide for the router.

It is actually way easier than that if you have a router table. You just set the fence to a .5" and run the lid down it.

When I got my lid from the vendor I had to shave .125 off 6 of the pieces so it would fit. Took me about 3 minutes to do.

 

[pledosophy]

Passed off to coworker for a router cut! Thanks for the suggestions!

The wood worker should set you straight. If it doesn't work out hit me up.

 

[JojosReef]

The wood worker should set you straight. If it doesn't work out hit me up.

Thanks! He went home with the lid. Seems really confident, but will let you know if needed!

 

[Jimbo327]

It is actually way easier than that if you have a router table. You just set the fence to a .5" and run the lid down it.

When I got my lid from the vendor I had to shave .125 off 6 of the pieces so it would fit. Took me about 3 minutes to do.

Yeah, you are right with the table router. I thought he maybe wanted a curve or custom cutout.