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Thor 03-18-2002 04:02 PM

Are you having trouble cutting fan holes?
 
What you want is a "Trepanning Cutter" or "Tank Cutter". This is a tool with a pilot drill, which fits in a pillar drill. An arm is connected at a right angle to this drill and a slideable cutter blade is on this arm in parallel with the pilot drill. This cutter will do ANY fan hole size, as it is adjustable and cuts perfect round holes (no jaggies at all). Here is one found in the UK. You should be able to find a supplier fairly easy in the U.S. :D

http://diytools.com/productTypes/9.asp?Guide=9

superart 03-24-2002 01:57 PM

Whats wrong with just useing a hole saw atachment on a drill?

Thor 03-24-2002 04:44 PM

A tank cutter has a variable radius, so the one tool does any size and its a lot neater (and cheaper), I've used both and I know which I prefer but if you do use one, the panel you are cutting, has to be firmly clamped to the bench.:)

superart 03-25-2002 05:12 PM

Ive never seen one of these. i would be interested in seing one. the link you posted is broken.

Thor 04-07-2002 04:08 PM

Sorry about the link Superart, I've amended the first posting. Heres a piccy of it.;)

http://diytools.com/productTypes/9.asp?Guide=9

superart 04-08-2002 07:36 PM

im just seeing a red X, but i think i know what you mean.

Is this what you mean:
http://www.smithfrancistools.co.uk/images/tank.jpg

Thor 04-09-2002 12:54 PM

Yep, that's exactly what I was referring to, thanks.:)

superart 04-09-2002 06:08 PM

how long does it take to cut a hole with one of those?

Thor 04-10-2002 06:12 PM

Drill the pilot hole first, securely clamp the panel down and drill slowly letting the blade do the work, if you force it too fast it will catch, use plenty of cutting oil. Should take no longer than a couple of minutes. In the UK they are priced about £14, for you in the States should be about $20.

Note: It is very important when using this tool that the electric drill is mounted in a stand (or pillar drill). You need to be drilling at a right angle to the panel surface, so you cut through the panel evenly.

superart 04-10-2002 06:42 PM

Ho do i keep the part that goes into the pilot hole from slipping?

Thor 04-10-2002 06:50 PM

It wont slip, the centre part of this tool sits in the pilot hole and is the anchor for the cutter blade revolving around it.

superart 04-10-2002 08:24 PM

OK, i getit, like a compas

Thor 04-11-2002 01:29 PM

Yep, that's right.

Haddy 04-15-2002 12:38 AM

my dremel rocks ur lil drill press stuff....thank god for molding =D

Thor 05-03-2002 01:46 PM

I've got a Dremel now but theres no way this can come close to the perfect round hole a tank cutter cuts.:D

MeltMan 05-04-2002 10:52 AM

thanks for the heads up. I bet next time i buy one of those to cut perfect holes :D


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