I,m getting ready to add cockpit speakers and have several tools that could be used to cut the holes. I'm just wondering what folks think is the best tool for cutting holes. Which is easiest to control, most accurate, capable of handling tight quarters, the cleanest cut etc. Thanks Kevin s/y Katawa Cay
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Bruce Grant
I used a roto zip
When I put speakers into my H28, I used a jig saw and a set of files. On my H320, I used a rotozip and it worked great. The hardest part of using this is the control, you have to keep a tight grip and go slowly. If I had to do it all again, I would still use the rotozip. Regards. Bruce Neon Moon
When I put speakers into my H28, I used a jig saw and a set of files. On my H320, I used a rotozip and it worked great. The hardest part of using this is the control, you have to keep a tight grip and go slowly. If I had to do it all again, I would still use the rotozip. Regards. Bruce Neon Moon
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Pete Vente
Another vote for rotozip
I used a rotozip to cut out a large portion of my fridge/freezer (which included a backing of plywood). I initially tried a dremel with a cutting bit, but that was taking forever. I bought a roto zip with one of their side cutting bits (almost as expensive as the rotozip) and it cut through like a knife through warm butter.
I used a rotozip to cut out a large portion of my fridge/freezer (which included a backing of plywood). I initially tried a dremel with a cutting bit, but that was taking forever. I bought a roto zip with one of their side cutting bits (almost as expensive as the rotozip) and it cut through like a knife through warm butter.
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Greg aboard 'BlueBerry'
round holes?
if you have the space to work it, the best for nice round holes is something called a hole saw. It attaches to a drill, has a bit through the middle for a pilot hole and then various size round, toothed circles which act as the cutters. It makes quick work of making a smooth edged, perfectly round cutout. I have used it to install solar vents, deck access plates, etc. On a variable speed drill, you can easily control the speed to insure no chips occur. Also good idea to mask around where you are cutting to keep the edges smooth. Have fun!
if you have the space to work it, the best for nice round holes is something called a hole saw. It attaches to a drill, has a bit through the middle for a pilot hole and then various size round, toothed circles which act as the cutters. It makes quick work of making a smooth edged, perfectly round cutout. I have used it to install solar vents, deck access plates, etc. On a variable speed drill, you can easily control the speed to insure no chips occur. Also good idea to mask around where you are cutting to keep the edges smooth. Have fun!
Hole saw, saber saw, roto zip, Dremmel.
Kevin: I agree with the Rotozip tool, BUT if you do not have one of the radius attachment tools (that allows you to spin it in a circle) be VERY VERY careful. This attachment from Roto Zip is called a "Circle Cutter - CRCT-1". These tools can get away from you very quickly and you will cut more than you want. There are now several copy cats of these tools (Dremmel, Skill, Black
Kevin: I agree with the Rotozip tool, BUT if you do not have one of the radius attachment tools (that allows you to spin it in a circle) be VERY VERY careful. This attachment from Roto Zip is called a "Circle Cutter - CRCT-1". These tools can get away from you very quickly and you will cut more than you want. There are now several copy cats of these tools (Dremmel, Skill, Black
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David Undewood
ok, and the answer is........
Hey, what works for you does not always work for me and visa versa. What are you most comfortable with? The answer is just that. I don't own a rotozip, but hear alot of good things about them. How large are the speakers? Up to about 5 or 5.5 inches, I personally would use a hole saw for that, its very controled and gives a prefect result that is exactly round. Also, if you are working in tight areas, you may not have room to move a tool around, where as a drill with a hole saw is just a matter of pressing it forward and into the surface of the fiberglass. Everyone has very good advice... good luck.. hey "Freebird" would be a good song to test those out once you get them in. Happy listening. David Underwood "Freebird" Hunter 33
Hey, what works for you does not always work for me and visa versa. What are you most comfortable with? The answer is just that. I don't own a rotozip, but hear alot of good things about them. How large are the speakers? Up to about 5 or 5.5 inches, I personally would use a hole saw for that, its very controled and gives a prefect result that is exactly round. Also, if you are working in tight areas, you may not have room to move a tool around, where as a drill with a hole saw is just a matter of pressing it forward and into the surface of the fiberglass. Everyone has very good advice... good luck.. hey "Freebird" would be a good song to test those out once you get them in. Happy listening. David Underwood "Freebird" Hunter 33
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Ed Schenck
Use mine Kevin.
Did that last Spring, two perfectly round 4" holes in cockpit coaming. Used my Roto-Zip. Will be there tomorrow. Just practice with a smaller hole first, to get the hang of it trying to run away from you. Beauty is that you can control the depth and not worry about what might be behind the glass.
Did that last Spring, two perfectly round 4" holes in cockpit coaming. Used my Roto-Zip. Will be there tomorrow. Just practice with a smaller hole first, to get the hang of it trying to run away from you. Beauty is that you can control the depth and not worry about what might be behind the glass.
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Kevin Whalen
Thanks Ed but
I won't be up until some time in January so I won't see you this week end. I Hope its warm so you get so work done.
I won't be up until some time in January so I won't see you this week end. I Hope its warm so you get so work done.
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Jim Ewing
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I have a Black and Decker dremel type tool with the extension handle (about the size of a magic marker so you can get into tight quarters). I put a RotoZip blade in the dremel and it works great and very easy to control. BUT practice first to get the feel of it and use the maximum speed on the dremel. Jim
I have a Black and Decker dremel type tool with the extension handle (about the size of a magic marker so you can get into tight quarters). I put a RotoZip blade in the dremel and it works great and very easy to control. BUT practice first to get the feel of it and use the maximum speed on the dremel. Jim
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