A close-up view of the acrylic plexiglass window coverings in the Mini Dome in black and white.

Acrylic – Trim

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 01.

Rip the wood trim that will retain the acrylic from wider hemlock boards, then remove saw marks with an orbital sander.

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 02.

Round over one skinny side with a router and soften the other edges with 220-grit sandpaper. The rounded side will face outward and the more square side will press against the acrylic.

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 03.

Measure the window bucks, consult the Acrylic Trim drawing, and cut each piece to length.

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 04.

After test fitting, mark each piece (on a hidden surface) so it can be reinstalled in the same location.

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 05.

Prep each piece for finish by sanding with 220-grit sandpaper, then center punch with the aid of a jig and laser. Each piece gets three punch locations.

Acrylic plexiglass photo number 06.

Apply the same wood finish to all surfaces of the trim. Odie’s Oil is shown here.

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