Best Way To Cut Out Ears?

[MClass]

Hi guys, new here. Just got my ATA ABS kit today, just finished a rough cut of the excess ABS on the back/cap and under the faceplate. Before I mess up my ears, anybody have suggestions on what tools to use to cut them? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Darth Hilarious]

I used an exacto knife and some sandpaper to do mine. Just score into the line you're cutting a few times, get it nice and deep, and then give it a little bend- the plastic should snap off beautifully.

 

I think all the cool kids are using dremels these days...

[Sparrow]

Same here, I just used a exacto knife and sandpaper

[TK_LEPER]

I use a belt sander

[dashrazor]

belt sander works nice

[Thalizar[TK]]

I used a Xacto knife and sanded it. Just take your time with the ears. Take a small bit off at a time and test fit then rinse and repeat until you get the fit you desire. Shave small amounts off is key, don't take to much in one cut.

[gazmosis[501st]]

I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I'm in the belt sander handheld camp!

[MClass]

Thanks for the tips everyone. Gonna go to my local hardware store to see if I can pick up some blades and a dremel.

[Darth Hilarious]

I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves

I said all the cool kids are using them!

[TK-4510[501st]]

dremel belt sander and fit, repeat. Also a piece of sand paper and an exacto knife to remove flash and finish off clean.

 

I also have a template now which makes life much easier

[Griffin-X[TK]]

I am surprised that no one mentioned a rotary tool (Dremel) with the sanding drum attachment. It gives precision control at almost any speed and sands round; just like the inside of the ear curves

 

That's what I use...

[Sparrow]

Dremel is the best way to go, agreed.

[stormtrooperguy[501st]]

belt sander and dremel here.

 

i use any combination of:

 

1/2" hand held belt sander that I clamp to my workbench and use as a stationary tool.

1" belt sander that actually is bench mounted normally

dremel with 1/2" drum

dremel with 1/4" drum

[Zinfer[TK]]

Why oh Why did my flexishaft have to break NOW?!  225-T2 $30 trip to Lowe's or Menards tomorrow.

[CableGuy[TK]]

Hey trooper,

 

For me, I do an initial rough trim with lexan scissors, then fine tune with the Dremel and a sanding attachment. As below;

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Edited January 11, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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