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John M.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:20 pm    Post subject: Best tool for Cutting Dash for Gauges Reply with quote

I'm going to be cutting the dash for VDO gauges (speaker grille area) and was wondering what other people are using.

I have both a Dremel and a Rotozip. There really isn't any good metal cutting bits for the Dremel, or the Rotozip. Rotozip has a new bit for cutting steel, but none of the local hardware places seem to stock it.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get the right size hole saw.

Should be available at any hardware store.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you can use a hole saw. This only can happen if the center drill of the hole saw falls where there is metal. I also recommend replacing the center drill bit with a peice of steel rod. Drill the pilot hole by hand. Then put the rod into the hole. The rod wont cut the hole larger while drilling. The result is a much more accurate hole.

I used an air recipricating saw. The blade is very thin and will fit into the grooves of the speaker grill. You can adjust the speed, and it cuts very smoothly and accurately. I never use a rotozip or dremel on metal. I cant seem to get a good cut.


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use a dremel with good results. You just have to take your time .
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

spotco2 wrote:
Get the right size hole saw.

Should be available at any hardware store.


Just use a very very very slow speed. Most hole saw's on steel like 300 rpm or less and lube of sorts.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jowlz wrote:


I used an air recipricating saw. The blade is very thin and will fit into the grooves of the speaker grill. You can adjust the speed, and it cuts very smoothly and accurately. I never use a rotozip or dremel on metal. I cant seem to get a good cut.


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those saws work wonders and you dont even have to use the blades made for em you can cut regular hacksaw blades for them.
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