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Milling a prebuilt cabinet

notmysign

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Hi, i just ordered this Aqualantis Fusion 60 cabinet with 40mm sides and top.
You have to assembly it yourself so milling it beforehand is easy
Is it safe to mill horizontal holes? like shown in picture below
Then make them waterproof
hoer.jpg


I was originally planning to make my own but well, house, kids etc put me of that route.
if anyone want this drawing im glad to share it:
cabinet.jpg

FUSION 60_CABINET_W19_069.jpg
 
Hi, it won't cause a structural problem with the cabinet.
If you can find any matching veneer strips you can fix over the cut edges which will be chipboard.
If not you can fill the edges so they are smooth then prime and paint black to waterproof them.
 
Hi, it won't cause a structural problem with the cabinet.
If you can find any matching veneer strips you can fix over the cut edges which will be chipboard.
If not you can fill the edges so they are smooth then prime and paint black to waterproof them.

Thank you! That makes me feel better.
My plan was to prime and paint grey
 
Hi, iv used desk hole covers/grommet. Mine are 80mm hole size and fit x2 22mm hose no problem at all.

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I was thinking about holes but I saw these long horizontal holes den where and thought it looked good and doesn’t make the hose stick out that much from the cabinet. I was thinking about making the holes 200x30mm with a handheld router
 
If using a router, it is much much easier (and safer) to use a template and guide bush to keep the router under control. That way you will end up with "perfect" cut outs and no chance of the routing jumping out and ruining your nice cabinet.
http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/trend/content/content_detail.php?record_type=Knowledge&id=434

Remember vacuum attachment to keep dust down and safety glasses to keep you out of A&E.

You really ought to fit a plastic grommet/liner to the cutout as it will get wet guaranteed 100%, as you will get drips running down the filter tubing whilst tank fiddling and you need to keep this water away from the wood/chipboard.
 
I was thinking about making the holes 200x30mm with a handheld router
If you have experience of using a router it will be easy enough and the next sentence is probably not worth reading.

I would make a jig/template and use a guide bush as Ian mentions, I'd also use a smaller router bit/cutter first to get the bulk of the material out then finish it off with a slightly bigger one to tidy it up to the finished 30mm. If you don't have much experience with a router it's probably worth asking someone to do it as it's very easy to ruin a nice cabinet. Also by the time you have brought the materials for the jig, the correct cutters and guide bush they will have all the bits and do it for you.


Saw this and though of you.......
It's a picture from one of aquarium gardens tanks.

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If using a router, it is much much easier (and safer) to use a template and guide bush to keep the router under control. That way you will end up with "perfect" cut outs and no chance of the routing jumping out and ruining your nice cabinet.
http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/trend/content/content_detail.php?record_type=Knowledge&id=434

Remember vacuum attachment to keep dust down and safety glasses to keep you out of A&E.

You really ought to fit a plastic grommet/liner to the cutout as it will get wet guaranteed 100%, as you will get drips running down the filter tubing whilst tank fiddling and you need to keep this water away from the wood/chipboard.

Yeah I know water will run down these hoses but it’s kinda hard to find custom grommets to fill my holes. But I will take my time and make sure these will be waterproof

If you have experience of using a router it will be easy enough and the next sentence is probably not worth reading.

I would make a jig/template and use a guide bush as Ian mentions, I'd also use a smaller router bit/cutter first to get the bulk of the material out then finish it off with a slightly bigger one to tidy it up to the finished 30mm. If you don't have much experience with a router it's probably worth asking someone to do it as it's very easy to ruin a nice cabinet. Also by the time you have brought the materials for the jig, the correct cutters and guide bush they will have all the bits and do it for you.


Saw this and though of you.......
It's a picture from one of aquarium gardens tanks.

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I would call myself a handyman so I think I can manage but I always like to have my father around project’s I’m not 100% confident what to do. Since he is 3 times the handyman I am

As the picture you posted they have their hose sticking out just what I’m trying not to accomplish. I am going to secure my hose on the inside before it comes out from the hole and the outside to have a sleeker look.
 
As the picture you posted they have their hose sticking out just what I’m trying not to accomplish
I'd meant to look at the holes in cabinet. No I like mine to be 'in place' that much so I've gone rigid!
I would call myself a handyman so I think I can manage but I always like to have my father around project’s I’m not 100% confident what to do. Since he is 3 times the handyman I am
Well good luck and post an update of how you get on.
 
The other way to do a slot without a router is...
  1. Drill say 4 10mm holes at corners of cutout and join together the holes with a pad saw/saw blade/jab saw.
  2. Drill 2 say 30mm hole saw holes and again join the holes with a saw.
Again practice on scrap piece of wood first.
 
The other way to do a slot without a router is...
  1. Drill say 4 10mm holes at corners of cutout and join together the holes with a pad saw/saw blade/jab saw.
  2. Drill 2 say 30mm hole saw holes and again join the holes with a saw.
Again practice on scrap piece of wood first.
You will never get anything like the clean finish or a router with the above mentioned; you will end up chipping something, the lines wont be straight etc - you just know it.
If you have to resort to this then just get someone to do it for you is my view.
 
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