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Fat_Trucker:

Hi

I need to cut some holes for buttons in a metal panel above my CP. Its about 3mm thick and I've dried drilling and a holesaw and nothing seems to be making any headway.

Is there a particular tool thats suitable for this?, as at the moment I'm rapidly blunting my cutting tools on it.

Cheers.

HaRuMaN:

I think what you are looking for is a bi-metal hole saw.  Either that or a Greenlee punch.  A regular hole saw just won't do.

Samstag:

You'll want to use a drill press for best results.  Otherwise you're going to need a very steady hand.

jcrouse:

This option may be slightly pricey.

John

nostrebor:

bi-metal hole saw is the easiest solution. You can cut them handheld as well because they have a pilot bit that guides the saw.

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