[C320-list] Hole cutting.for Nicro vent.

[Marek Fluder]

Thank you all that chimed in.
I have used Dremel circular cut attachment and it worked well.
Here is the story in pictures:
http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=295&sort=0&page=1

Marek
#1028
Lake Ontario

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 1:45 PM, <sholdr at aol.com> wrote:

>
> I used a 4.5 in hole saw and variable speed drill -- drill starter hole
> first and go slow -- no problems
>
> PEH
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
>