Edging the DA... A Game Changer

[C. Charles Hahn]

I place the disc onto the plate, trace the diameter onto the backing plate. I use masking tape to wrap the threads of the backing plate stud, then clamp it into a handheld drill. Put my safety glasses on, set the drill on a solid surface (like a table) to stabilize, spin the plate at a moderately slow speed, and push an X-Acto blade through the marked line. I`ve gotten to the point now of just measuring and marking the backside of the pate, as it is easier to get a straight cut pushing through the foam versus pushing through the Velcro® first.

Then, I use 80 a file to shaped the plate if it needs to be trimmed a lot. Otherwise, I use an 80-grit sanding disc to shape, and then finish off with 180-grit. To sand, just spin the plate using the drill, and sand using the other hand.

Is there any particular type of X-Acto blade you`ve found to work better? There are a lot of varieties out there....

I might have to give this a try with the spare W68DA plate I have.

[Kevin Brown]

Is there any particular type of X-Acto blade you`ve found to work better? There are a lot of varieties out there....

I might have to give this a try with the spare W68DA plate I have.

I use a #11 X-Acto blade, their standard pointed blade. I have also used a common carpet-style razor knife.

Unless the blade breaks, it`s safe procedure as long as you wear safety glasses, and hold onto the knife tightly.

[klink10]

Great article. My question is....which Mirka plate are we using? The photo isn`t allowing me to get the model number. Thanks

[Kevin Brown]

Great article. My question is....which Mirka plate are we using? The photo isn`t allowing me to get the model number. Thanks

Mirka 106GG

[PAR Detailing]

Great article. My question is....which Mirka plate are we using? The photo isn`t allowing me to get the model number. Thanks

Thank you, and I see Kevin already answered

[klink10]

Wow, Thanks much guys.