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Necro:
you put your CP overlay on before you drilled out the metal?  I'm thinking the hole saw has the potential to seriously  :angry:-up your overlay.  The punch might as well, but in my mind it seems like it would have a better chance of being successful.
Malenko:
just a word of warning, the punch will leave the holes slightly bigger then the size indicated, especially if its a conduit punch. Also, the edges will be SHARP
Nemss316:
no, i havent put the overlay on yet. i'll put that on once the holes are cut. Since I only need to cut about six holes, i'll use a step bit and see how that does first.
Kevin Mullins:
quote author=Nemss316 link=topic=85881.msg901212#msg901212 date=1224705848]
My marquee and CP overlay are in,
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He didn't say he put it ON.  :cheers:

As for the metal hole saw .... 1 1/8" is the correct finished hole size, but I personally recommend a 1 1/16" hole saw due to the fact that that kind of hole saw bit tends to "chatter" causing the hole size to be slightly larger than the bit is intended. Once it chatters the pilot hole will enlarge causing the bit to "walk" a little, once that happens the outer hole saw also walks.
A half round file can take care of any little bit that may be undersized rather quickly if you use the 1 1/6" bit.
Trial fit a button in each button hole before calling it good.

Similar theory to the punch given.

Keep in mind there isn't much lip on a button, so once the hole is too big .... it's a done deal, your buttons made fit loose.
Necro:

--- Quote from: Kevin Mullins on October 22, 2008, 04:36:21 pm ---quote author=Nemss316 link=topic=85881.msg901212#msg901212 date=1224705848]
My marquee and CP overlay are in,

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He didn't say he put it ON.  :cheers:

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Thought he meant in the cab :).
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