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11-24-2020, 12:50 PM (This post was last modified: 11-24-2020, 09:24 PM by Derek Cohen.)
Make a set of the Magical Dovetail Markers for yourself, or as Christmas presents
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Details of how to build them are on my website (too many photos to post here)...

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/MagicDovetailMarkers.html

Have fun!

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11-24-2020, 03:10 PM
Great idea and nicely done. The build-along / HowTo is great.

A couple of questions:
How thick is the lexan?

Where do you find inexpensive lexan?
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11-24-2020, 03:40 PM
Looks good Derek.......
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11-24-2020, 05:31 PM
Very nice. I'll be checking this out after work.
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11-24-2020, 09:27 PM
(11-24-2020, 03:10 PM)iclark Wrote: Great idea and nicely done. The build-along / HowTo is great.

A couple of questions:
How thick is the lexan?

Where do you find inexpensive lexan?

Thanks for the reminder:

The Lexan I used is 1/4" thick. I added it into the article.

I simply purchased sections on eBay. Easy to access. Not the cheapest but reasonable in price.

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11-24-2020, 10:07 PM
That’s a really clever use of that material, Derek,
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11-25-2020, 01:41 PM
Lexan (polycarbonate) can be fused, or welded, with acetone. Acetone melts the plastic so use a few drops. It won't bond flexible plastics or most other materials. Since CA is lumpy and is usually old and spoiled in my house, acetone is easier to find..
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