What is the best way to remove material?

[basilsdad]

I have begun the thinking stage of customizing my 5300 Victorian mansion.  I would like to safely remove the bottom flange on a front door panel (30 65 9030.) Would grinding off the excess plastic be the best bet?  If so, which tool would be best to purchase?       

[Ali Baba]

Not shure which part you mean exactly. Do you mean the threshold under the door?

I use a dremel multitool with a cutting disc for the rough cuts and use a file, sandpaper or a sanding-bit on my dremel to do the finer finishing work.

[flatcat]

I usually use a file that has a very thin    er     fily bit

This works well for removing material for presision, as apposed to just hacking it off as there is very little control unless you have a Dremel or Minitool.

Damo

[Andy R]

I use a (very sharp) chisel sometimes to remove material. Just go slow (use only your hands, no hammers or anything else that adds power) and electrical tape to stop the chisel where you want it to stop.

[basilsdad]

Thank you Ali Baba, Damo and Andy R for your suggestions.  I will let you know how I make out.  I have sharp chisel, so may try that first and I have wanted an excuse to by a Dremel set for some time.  Your support and imput is much appreciated. 
Joe

[basilsdad]

Finally got time to remove the material from the bottom of the wall units.  I used a sharp chisel as I thought it would give me a little more controll (however I did buy a Dremel and I can't wait to put it through its paces.  )  The chisel worked well for me and I was pleased with the outcome.  I still have to do some finishing sanding on it.  Thanks for your help.
Joe

   

[Gis]

Very nice work Basildad! What are you going to do with it if I may ask?

[basilsdad]

Thanks Gis.  My plan is to unite two mansions using the two door panels on either side of a patio section.  So far so good.  Now I have to figure out how to rip down the fence base so it will fit between the two sections.  This will probably take me another two weeks!  Isn't Playmobil fun?

[Gis]

Yes it is SOO much fun.

Hope you will be posting progress pictures

[basilsdad]

I was able to cut the fence base, used my trusty hack saw.  There is a bit of a gap between the two pieces, but the fence railing fits just fine.  Any ideas as to what to use as a filler? 
Joe