[C320-list] Hole cutting.for Nicro vent.
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sholdr at aol.com
Tue Mar 1 10:45:36 PST 2016
I used a 4.5 in hole saw and variable speed drill -- drill starter hole first and go slow -- no problems
PEH
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From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 11:03 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hole cutting.for Nicro vent.
I use a Dremel with a vertical cutting tool, like a drill bit with abrasive cutters on the shaft. It works great but you need to be patient and go slow.JohnM1999#574
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:36:39 -0500
> From: marekf at gmail.com
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Hole cutting.for Nicro vent.
>
> List,
>
> To improve ventilation I have decided to put 4" Nicro solar vent in my
> forward hatch.
> I need to cut 4.5" diameter hole in 0.5" thick acrylic (?)
> Seems that acrylic is prone to melting and it might not be easy
> cutting/drilling through 0.5" thickness.
> Has anyone tackled this task before and can share tips on what tools to use
> ?
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Marek Fluder
> #1028
> Lake Ontario
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