Best tool to use for case mods?

[mckeller]

Cutting holes to be exact.

 

[toph99]

can't go wrong with a Dremel

 

[G41184b]

Not having used a dremel I can't really comment but I have heard that the cutting wheels wear out to fast to be cost effective. I myself have used a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade and a drill and it work pretty well. I have also heard good things about holesaws.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

jigsaw, dremel, hole saw all work. I personally find hole saws the easiest to work with, but it requires a drill + cost of hole saws(14 for arbor, $10 for hole saw(or less if you buy online with coupons ).

Jigsaw's also work well, but make sure you get a good metal cutting blade.



Mike

 

[Davegod75]

you saying the drill or the blade on that hole saw cost $14

 

[TerreApart]

He said $14 for the arbor... Thats the center-guide-bit used to mount the saw onto the drill.(these hole saws don't have a shaft built-in for mounting, thats why the arbor is required)

 

[comicbookguy]

Holesaws are the cheapest way to get a great looking hole. A Dremel will take longer to cut, but you will be able to use it for many other things.

The absolute best tool for holes is a hydrolic knock-out.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

its too bad hydraulic knock out's cost sooo much more than hole saws.


DaveGod75,

Hole saw's vary in cost depending on size. I took advantage of online coupons to get mine. I got a good arbor (the thing ot attach your hole saw to your drill) at home depot for $14.


Mike

 

[Ultima200]

Mikewarrior2- He never said cheapest tool, he wanted the best. Hydrolic knockouts would really only be a smart buy if you plan on doing ALOT of holes, because of its short time it takes to cut one.

 

[Yoshi]

Hole saws work nice. Dremel's are bad for cutting large holes, good luck staying on the line. You can get manual knock-outs that use a wrench instead of hydraulics that work just fine on the thin metal used for cases.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

I never said hydraulic knockouts were bad. i would love to have one.



Mike

 

[jjjjayd13]

There is a tool called a 'uni-bit'. They can be found at electrical supply houses.

They make different size hole, from approx. 1/4" to 7/8", and they work very well on sheet metal.

Hope this helps,

jayd13,