leemarkadams
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posted on 19/12/10 at 07:35 PM |
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Making gauge holes in ABS sheet?
Hello all, started to make the new dash today and just wonder what the best way to cut the holes for the extra gauges (oil pressure and fuel level)
is?
Thanks
Lee
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blakep82
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posted on 19/12/10 at 07:48 PM |
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hole saw
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r1_pete
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posted on 19/12/10 at 08:24 PM |
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Tank cutters work fine on such plastics, not too expensive from B&Q and the likes.
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trextr7monkey
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posted on 20/12/10 at 12:18 AM |
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As above, it is really soft stuff to work so even a big hole witha Forstner bit or similar and a few minutes witha half round file will do the job.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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James
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posted on 20/12/10 at 03:25 PM |
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Hole saw probably the best way.
But cheapest probably is to chain drill it with a 1-2mm drill bit and use a file.
HTH,
James
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leemarkadams
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posted on 20/12/10 at 04:32 PM |
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Thanks all, used a hole drill bit and got them done today.
Lee
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