rklettke

Will a hole saw such as this http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...52&R=202327752 Work to cut a hole in this??

XJ-92

im sorry but, what is this and why?

jbsjunk

It would normally work, but with nothing holding the bit centered, you won't be able to cut it nicely.

Looks like a strut mount.

xjsnake

That looks like a bit meant for wood cutting. Using it to cut metal would probably destroy the bit.

d50

no those holes saws can cut metal just fine but like someone else said it might not work because the pilot bit. unless the size of the hole saw fit that tapered part it might work.

Desert Rat

Bi-metal hole saw, yes, it will cut a hole in it.

DualPurposeXJ

This.

But good luck getting it centered

xj_maniac_newb

x2, and dont waste your money thinking anything but a bi-metal saw will work. I smoked through 4 finding that out.. And i do mean SMOKED because thats what they did for the majority of the time

crbnfibr

there are carbide bits out there but they're crazy expensive, use a lubricating oil and go slow if you see smoke you're doing it wrong, go slow its not a race, i don't know if you have a drill press but i think the only way youd keep it centered is clamp that puppy down good on one

xj_maniac_newb

Just dont get a wood cutting bit.. The tips are too long and either bend over, break, or just plain melt away. Especially on the thickness of metal it looks like you're gonna cut.

And i'd recommend you use a plug in style drill, one with the screw lock would be best. More than likely the bit is gonna break free and spin unless its clamped in the drill tight, but thats mostly only with the round backed bits, which im still not sure why they make... lmao

crbnfibr

http://shop.blairequipment.com/2_3_8...er_p/14772.htm

b. lee

Sheetmetal only. Fancy piece of holesaw though!

I'm assuming you want to open the center of that piece up? take a piece of wood, drill your 2 3/8" hole in that, then attach that over your workpiece, effectively making a hole jig. that will center your holesaw until you get your cut started.

I'd also assume you're going to do this in a drill press? It will be a good challenge with a hand drill.

rklettke

Thanks i think I'll go this route.... And no no drill press for my buddy and I... It will be fun i suppose lol

rklettke

also, Does the hole need to be 2 and 3/8ths? its going over the bump stop. Ive heard anywhere from 2" to 2.5"