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Old 05-14-2004, 12:27 AM
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Question Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

Anyone know how or have a tutorial on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts? I have alot of mods in mind that i wanted to do, however, because i don't how to drill or cut metal parts of the model(i.e. making vents for the hood).. therefore it limited me to do the mods that i wanted to do. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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1) take a drill
2) plug it in
3) take peace of wood
4) put the part u want to drill on the wood
5) secure it
6) dril!!!!!!
7) if it comes out f*cked up? Don't worry should have came up like that!
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

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1) take a drill
2) plug it in
3) take peace of wood
4) put the part u want to drill on the wood
5) secure it
6) dril!!!!!!
7) if it comes out f*cked up? Don't worry should have came up like that!
haha nice.... i would like to know this also...
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

For little holes in plastic I take an xacto knife and put alittle hole. For the big holes (hood vents) I use a dremel tool.
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Old 05-14-2004, 03:08 PM
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

One word: Dremel.
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Old 05-14-2004, 11:30 PM
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Thanks for the tips guys. i will see what i can do
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naw, dont use a drill, just buy a dremel, or a Powerful Rotary tool. Id go with the rotary tool, its only 20 buks, and you'll get 80 bits free..
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

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naw, dont use a drill, just buy a dremel, or a Powerful Rotary tool. Id go with the rotary tool, its only 20 buks, and you'll get 80 bits free..
Where the hell'd you find a rotary tool for $20 with 80bits?
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pep boys, Kragen AutoParts..
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

Hey Josh. What brand is the rotary tool you're talking about?
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Re: Question on how to cut or drill holes for metal parts

i ahve a nice dremel. it was 45$ i also got a 50 peice kit with it
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