[Shop-talk] Making a hole

[David Scheidt]

Router, or router like bit on dremel?

On Jun 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, "John T. Blair" <jblair1948 at cox.net> wrote:

> I'm working on a project and using a 6"x4"x2"  "plastic"
project/experimenters box from Radio Shack.  I'm trying to install some mini
DB9 connectors in the ends of the box.
>
> <shop talk content>
> I go down into my SHOP, and clamp the box in the vise.
> <end shop talk content>
>
> After I scribe when the connector should go I've tried 2 methods for making
the hole:
>
> 1. The first was to drill a hole to insert a saw into,  and then use a
coping saw to cut it the hole.  This was very time consuming and tough on the
box.  In fact I broke several.
>
> 2. The current method is to use a circular saw blade on my dremil tool,
similar to:
>
http://www.sears.com/gyros-82-10715-saw-blade-w-mandrel-set-fine/p-0093117600
0P?prdNo=11&blockNo=36&blockType=G36
>
>    Once the hole is rough cut, I use a triangular file to clean it up and
size the hole so the DB9 connector fits.
>
> I was wondering if anyone had a better idea of how to do this?
>
> John
>
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