FrozenJakalope Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 What would be the best tool to use to cut a couple of holes in a body panel? I'm installing a Glanza plate surround and reverse lights in a UKDM tailgate so I need the holes for the lights. My current thought is drill the corners then try and get a pair of tin snips in there, but there's got to be a better way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Dremmel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Gas axe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDMfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 A dremel or you can buy a drill bit that you drill a hole and it cuts aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FrozenJakalope Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Dremmel Might be the winner here, I'm just not convinced my ancient Dremel is up to it. Gas axeI'd love to, definitely the easiest way but I really cbf to take the tailgate off to do it and a gas axe would get... Interesting haha A dremel or you can buy a drill bit that you drill a hole and it cuts aswellGot any links to that kinda bit? I had a look on screwfix but couldn't find anything. holesawMight do this to flesh out the middle, less material to remove. HammerHahahaha, the sledge is never far away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 You can buy a dremmel kit for argos for 25 quid comes with the tool and like 150 attachments. As long as your dremmel spins mate just get some decent little cutting disks and it will work just lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I was just joking with the gas axe haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FrozenJakalope Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 You can buy a dremmel kit for argos for 25 quid comes with the tool and like 150 attachments. As long as your dremmel spins mate just get some decent little cutting disks and it will work just lovely.Good call, didn't realise it would be that cheap. On order now I was just joking with the gas axe haha Would definitely get the job done, though! Hahaha plasma cutter Sure, let me just take a loan out against my car to buy one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDMfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/8pcs-HSS-Titanium-Coated-Woodworker-Saw-Drill-Bit-Cutter-Tool-Metal-Wood-Plastic-Hole-Saw-Tooth/32214701386.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7113361.htm Was down to £25 last week but its went back up to normal price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ep82gi Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 holesaw X2 works every time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellybaby Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 plasma cutter This lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-11 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 grinder with a cutting disc! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I'd recommend the Dremel option, but cheap Dremel cutting discs or ebay specials will just shatter, so get decent ones. Edited August 27, 2015 by Arnold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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