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04-02-2008, 01:02 AM
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I just brewed up some beer and I think I will ask my dad to help me out as he's got all the great tools sitting collecting dust. Because I will simply be expanding the hole I agree about the pilot bit being removed, and will definnitely build a template for it for stability. Hopefully this will cut down on the noise when I get to it...
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04-02-2008, 01:27 AM
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You could use a die grinder.
I would just jigsaw it out.  I can help you out if you want but it sounds like you have it taken care of already.
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04-02-2008, 05:15 AM
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The right blade its never been a problem for me cut it all the time at work. Its just plastic. Acrylic cuts just as well as UHMW or polycarb it is just more brittle.
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04-02-2008, 04:02 PM
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Because it is brittle and so it tends to spider-web and at times even chip. Maybe it was just me and quite possibly just the wrong blade! LOL! However there is constant contact with a hole saw's teeth and so it scrapes/peels away, like a planer; less stress on the acrylic sheet. Just my 2 cents and experience.
I guess, upon reflection, I'm not that fond of hand held jig saws.
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04-02-2008, 04:10 PM
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I'd have to second BC Mosaic's comments on the jigsaw. It probably works, but the back-and-forth motion pushes and pulls the acrylic, creating unnecessary stress on it. Anything that rotates should be better.
Regards, Nevin
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