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So I'm guessing a hand drill would be used with a holesaw. I might have one in the garage, but just in case. Can anyone point out a cheap but good holesaw?Quote:
Originally posted by razz@ksu
ok i have used jigsaw, dremel, and holesaw :)
for quickest i say the jigsaw is the best
for perfect circles the holesaw worked the best
and when i'm looking for good detail i like to use the dremel especially now that i'm using the reinforced cutting disks that don't disapear as you use theme lol
I would not use a holesaw. They're intended for low density materials, unlike metals. You'll end up chewing your case up more than anything. The only situation I would use one would be with C clamps holding the case side to the table, wrapped in old rags and with a drill press.
Dremel has a very similar attachment, so i see no reason to go out and buy a rotozip if you already own a dremel... And if you have niether, i'd still go dremel because it's got so many more things you can do with it...Quote:
Originally posted by TestPilot
Has anyone tried using a Roto-Zip? They have that nifty little hole attachment that you anchor at the center of the whole and you just run it around. My Mom has one that I could use, I don't have one myself. Anybody here try it before?
Ok. Thanks for the advice from everyone. I think I am set with my jigsaw. BTW, like I asked earlier, you do not need any type of lubricant do you(as with the holesaw)?Quote:
Originally posted by CrawlingEye
I would not use a holesaw. They're intended for low density materials, unlike metals. You'll end up chewing your case up more than anything. The only situation I would use one would be with C clamps holding the case side to the table, wrapped in old rags and with a drill press.
I didn't use any and I had no problems. :)Quote:
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
Ok. Thanks for the advice from everyone. I think I am set with my jigsaw. BTW, like I asked earlier, you do not need any type of lubricant do you(as with the holesaw)?
Good luck.
I'll post picks when everything is finished up. BTW, I'm making 2 top blowholes.
you don't NEED lubricant, but if you're a fanatic, you can use some...
There will probably not be any noticeable difference, unless you're cutting an extremely thick case (1/4" +).
man crawling eye you really don't like the old hole saw at all :p
i made a 92mm blow hole with a hole saw in a drill press with no lubricatant and it came out perfect i will continue to use it for 80mm and 92mm holes and my dremel for all else