DorsetStrider
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 posted on 14/7/05 at 12:27 PM |
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Cutting Holes in sheet steel
Can anybody tell me how I would go about cutting some large diameter holes in 3mm thick sheel steat? or ever sheet steal!
The holes need to be big enough to pass the steering rack etc throu.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 12:31 PM |
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If you've only got the one hole to drill, then mark it out (cover the area with a black felt-tip and scratch on that), drill a circle of small
holes - 1/8" or similar - then cut between them and file it to round.
It's not worth buying fancy kit for one hole - better to spend an extra 1/2 hour in effort.
rgds,
David
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 12:42 PM |
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That's kinda what I thought I was gonna have to do.....was just wondering if there is an easier way (what can I say I'm lazy)
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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Snuggs
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 12:53 PM |
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3mm seems very thick for the side panels or am I completely off track ?
Clive
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stevebubs
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 12:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
If you've only got the one hole to drill, then mark it out (cover the area with a black felt-tip and scratch on that), drill a circle of small
holes - 1/8" or similar - then cut between them and file it to round.
It's not worth buying fancy kit for one hole - better to spend an extra 1/2 hour in effort.
rgds,
David
If you've got more than one hole to drill, or have plenty of money, a holesaw run at very low speed is what you want.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 05:59 PM |
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Think you could be off track , steering columns rarely go through side panels. 3mm seems fine to me for a bulkhead panel , needs to be strong to
support steering column
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Snuggs
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 08:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DorsetStrider
The holes need to be big enough to pass the steering rack etc throu.
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Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.
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Luposlipophobia : Fear of being chased by wolves around a freshly waxed kitchen floor, while wearing only socks on your feet.
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http://www.jesusandmo.net/
http://www.snuggs.co.uk
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britishtrident
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| posted on 14/7/05 at 08:23 PM |
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Bi-metal hole saw will do it fine --- Orange ones branded "Performance Power" from B&Q sell will do it no bother just slow
speed and lubricate with soap solution.
The Bosch ones are also pretty good.
[Edited on 14/7/05 by britishtrident]
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James
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 09:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Bi-metal hole saw will do it fine --- Orange ones branded "Performance Power" from B&Q sell will do it no bother just slow
speed and lubricate with soap solution.
The Bosch ones are also pretty good.
[Edited on 14/7/05 by britishtrident]
Sorry to hijack.
BT,
Would you use them on the ali side panels too?
Cheers,
James
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 05:57 PM |
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Sorry Snuggs , misread post and confused it with the one for steering rack bearings which showed a column . 1 tinnie and I'm out of it and yes 3
mm seems a little OTT
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