I bought a dremel style tool to do the job, but it wasnt supplied with any cutting discs, and i need to cut some holes out of tubs, to replace with mesh, and the others to make feeding hatches. Any ideas on how to cut them?
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Cutting holes out of plastic tubs???
mutant
Sep 25, 2003 02:35 PM
Replies (3)
UrbanAssault
Sep 25, 2003 05:07 PM
You could do a couple of things. I would have suggested the dremel. A knife that is serated works really well if you heat it up. Depending on the size you could also heat a soup can around the edge and press down really hard. It cuts through really nicely. The knife leaves a sloppy edge but it does get the job done.
El__Quijote
Sep 26, 2003 09:35 AM
I've used one before, and it works really well...
Just make sure that you don't let the plastic in the spot where you're cutting flop around or it will crack, but otherwise, it makes really good cuts...
iturnrocks
Sep 28, 2003 01:01 AM
It really depends on what size and shape holes you want to make. For the overflow pipe in this tub, I used a hole saw. If you use a hole saw, you have to be really gentle. Also its a good idea to use a really small bit to make a pilot hole, then use a bit the size of the holesaws pilot bit and make the hole before you use the hole saw. When cutting into soft plastic, a low speed will help prevent cracking.
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