Cutting a 135mm hole?? Help!

[JABS]

Does anyone have a hole saw I could borrow? I need to cut two 135mm holes in the console to fit speakers.

Thanks.

Tony

[Tim M]

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[Tony]

Originally Posted by JABS

Does anyone have a hole saw I could borrow? I need to cut two 135mm holes in the console to fit speakers.

Thanks.

Tony

Its faily straight forward with a dremmel type tool..

[Chris]

Use a Jigsaw for a whole that size it would be just as good.

Chris

[v666]

These work well for hole cutting.

Bit like a router, but cheap. should get one at loacl DIY store for about £15.

[jyasaki]

A 5" hole saw would be a) pricey, and b) unwieldly.

Use a jigsaw to cut the size hole you want, plus the diameter of a Dremel arbor, in a piece of plywood. Tape the plywood firmly in place, and use a Dremel tool to cut the hole.

Alternatively, a jigsaw and a 1/4" drill (to start the jigsaw cut) will do, but go slow and try and be accurate.

Sand/file any rough edges (they'll be hidden by the speakers anyway), seal the edges with epoxy, and you're done.

jky

[Hightower]

A jigsaw is fine if you can get it in the space, you'll be surprised what space restrictions you get when cutting holes.

What's your access like Tony?

[Matt]

Excellent! Another hole cutting thread. Anyone doing a console change?

[Tomas]

Originally Posted by jyasaki

A 5" hole saw would be a) pricey, and b) unwieldly

jky

I could not agree more!

135mm equals something just over 5.3 inches. Just to pull such a large hole saw will require a 1/2" or better drill motor and would dislocate your elbow if it hangs up and your access would need to be as good as if you used a jig saw. The template and use of a small router is best if access is limited, if not break out the old jig saw and clean up the edges with a rasp or file.

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Tomas

I could not agree more!

.......your access would need to be as good as if you used a jig saw. The template and use of a small router is best if access is limited, .....

I could not disagree more!