[Rhodes22-list] Stainless Steel Cutting Question

[Brad Haslett]

Jerry,

Gotta be roughly 1" x 4", no room for round.  There's currently a 1" round
inspection hole, just enough space for an inspection light and mirror to let
you know just how screwed you really are.

Brad

On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 8:08 PM, <cjlowe at sssnet.com> wrote:

> I know it's not what you ask for,but if a round hole will work,a good
> hole saw will cut stainless,if you use a liberal amout of cutting
> oil,and  keep the drill speed slow.If you go with an electrical conduit
> size hole,you can use a snap in blank for a cover.
> Jerry Lowe
>
>
> On 8/16/2008, "Brad Haslett" <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Dave,
> >
> >Did you use the carbide or diamond wheel or "just a wheel".  I need to buy
> a
> >small piece of stainless sheeting for practice and to make the scab patch
> >with.  I'd like to avoid buying a $20 wheel if it isn't going to hack the
> >job.
> >
> >Brad
> >
> >On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Dave Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Brad, I've cut thicker steel with the grinder wheel attachment to my
> Dremel
> >> tool.  Though not that long a cut.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com>
> >> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:30 PM
> >> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Stainless Steel Cutting Question
> >>
> >> Dear Rhodies,
> >>
> >> I need to cut an inspection panel about 1" x 4" in a stainless steel
> duct
> >> that is located in tight confines.  My brother suggests a plasma torch
> but
> >> I
> >> have some concerns about the current involved since some very expensive
> >> electronics are located nearby.  Is there a Dremel cut-off wheel up to
> the
> >> task or another tool/technique adequate for thin wall stainless?
> (guessing
> >> 1/16" thick).
> >>
> >> Brad
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