| dapeters | 30 Nov 2022 1:09 p.m. PST |
I bought a number of MDF movement trays that have round 25mm holes in them for figures with 25mm base. What I discovered is some of my base are perhaps an inch or at any rate slightly larger then the holes. Dose any one have any suggestions on how I could make the wholes slightly wider with an emphasis on CHEAP and EASY. Thanks in advance. |
| jdpintex | 30 Nov 2022 1:19 p.m. PST |
Use sandpaper to expand the hole? I assume you wouldn't need to enlarge the hole by much. Maybe wrap the sandpaper around an 3/4" sized dowel or something close? Or use a woodworking knife (maybe not as easy). Good Luck |
 ColCampbell  | 30 Nov 2022 1:33 p.m. PST |
If your bases are 1" in diameter, then sandpaper may be your answer since you'll only be removing 0.4mm in diameter. I'd say try to and see what happens. Jim |
| JimDuncanUK | 30 Nov 2022 3:29 p.m. PST |
The SIMPLE and COST EFFECTIVE answer is to purchase the correct size bases in the first place. Warbases should be able to sort you out CHEAP and EASY. Give 'em a call (email). warbases.co.uk |
| Stryderg | 30 Nov 2022 6:22 p.m. PST |
Drill a small pilot hole in the middle of each hole.
Use a 1 inch paddle bit, centered on the pilot hole, to trim out the edges.
Cheap, probably easier to say than to do. Option 2:
Drill the 25mm hole all the way through, Dremel tool to sand it out to 1inch. Cover the bottom with something thin. |
| SpuriousMilius | 01 Dec 2022 8:50 a.m. PST |
I had this problem when I was building units of Space Marines, Chaos & some historical figures: some of the bases' slots weren't long enough for the figures' tabs to fit. It was trouble but I had a strong pair of nail clippers that would cut the metal easily. I'd clip off some from either 1 or both edges depending on where the fig's feet were on the tab so it would be centered on the base. This was quicker & easier than cutting thru the base to extend the slot. Of course, it's only worth the effort on plastic bases. |
 Yellow Admiral | 01 Dec 2022 2:40 p.m. PST |
+1 Jim Duncan Easiest: give up and order stuff that works as manufactured. Cheapest: widen the holes manually with a small round file or rolled up sandpaper. Quickest: get a hole saw or a tapered grinding bit and drill out the holes to the exact right size.
I would never (again) try widening the hole manually with a small file or sandpaper. Every time I've done that in the past, I've just made blobby oval holes. I usually go for the "quickest" option, but then, I like buying tools. 
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| optional field | 02 Dec 2022 2:21 a.m. PST |
would trimming the bases on the figures be easier? |
| robert piepenbrink | 03 Dec 2022 5:57 a.m. PST |
There's a circular sander attachment available for Dremel. I'd guess one pass per hole should put you right. |
| CeruLucifus | 03 Dec 2022 12:02 p.m. PST |
Glue sandpaper around a dowel and move it in and out. A round sanding attachment on a rotary tool, such as the Dremel suggested above, may also be helpful. Use a mask when sanding MDF, especially with power tools. |
photographs the same figure, with different cameras and equipment.
