Cutting out a D-pad.

Argelfraster · **Joined:** Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:21 pm **Posts:** 557

I'm just gonna bondo it in, nothing wrong with that.
Ill post pictures if I want...maybe start a worklog.

ColtHardic · **Posted:** Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:56 am

You should start a worklog of whatever you are trying to make. Then we can all see your progress.

Mario · **Joined:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:11 pm **Posts:** 1722

Basement_Modder wrote:

I say drill 5 holes, one in the center and one on the end of each direction. Dremel between them Use a X-Acto knife to carve the shape out and file smooth.

That's what I did on Stella. Drilled some holes and used an xacto knife for the rest, plus a bit of filing for the corners.

Tibia · **Posted:** Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:35 am

I find files easier to control than X-Acto knives, myself. I typically use quite a range of them. The last cutout I did was kind of large, and rather complex. I ended up drilling about a dozen holes, then using plastic nippers, X-Acto knife, and eight files to finish it. Then, I sanded the whole thing with 220 grit, and wetsanded with 320 grit. Soooooo smooooooth.

MrAfterFx · **Joined:** Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:27 pm **Posts:** 18

Or cut the controller plastic that has the mold of the d pad and then epoxy it in with some sand able epoxy putty. It looks built in and has a very nice feel to it.

pkmnjunky7 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:42 pm

βeta wrote:

I wouldn't use that either. Personally, I'd say a drill and a jeweler's saw is where it's at.

This.

Also, if you have a scroll saw, that works well if you are using flat material, it's essentially a motorized jewelers saw.

1. Drill a hole in the center of the + shape.
2. Thread jewelers saw blade through your hole and then into your jewelers saw.
3. CUT THAT D-PAD HOLE.
4. Use some square files to get all your edges nice and straight.

Cutting out a D-pad.

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