Cutting Access Holes with Dremel Router Attachment? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T17:19:47Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/cutting-access-holes-with-dremel-router-attachment?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A690418&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI used the long spiral bit, t…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-04:2606393:Comment:6905302019-09-04T10:05:38.019ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>I used the long spiral bit, the third from the right in your photo.</p>
<p>I used the long spiral bit, the third from the right in your photo.</p> Which bit did you use in the…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-04:2606393:Comment:6904372019-09-04T02:02:45.939ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Which bit did you use in the Dremel?</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p>Which bit did you use in the Dremel?</p>
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<p>John</p> John I used my Dremel to cut…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-03:2606393:Comment:6904182019-09-03T23:07:22.591ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>John I used my Dremel to cut access panels in my wings, it worked just fine. I posted a picture or two on the 701 forum about three years ago. Gotta keep a firm grip on it, I like Dan’s suggestion to use a lubricant. I cut just inside my scribe lines to be safe and dressed to the lines with a file, but the bit I was using made a slightly rough cut.</p>
<p>John I used my Dremel to cut access panels in my wings, it worked just fine. I posted a picture or two on the 701 forum about three years ago. Gotta keep a firm grip on it, I like Dan’s suggestion to use a lubricant. I cut just inside my scribe lines to be safe and dressed to the lines with a file, but the bit I was using made a slightly rough cut.</p> Perry,
Just today cut four h…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-03:2606393:Comment:6903242019-09-03T02:17:14.838ZRalph Powellhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RalphPowell
<p>Perry,</p>
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<p>Just today cut four holes with power drill and fly cutter! Worked fine. Only lost a little skin, nothing that won’t grow back. Gloves might’ve been a good idea. Cuts look clean, no extra, unwanted scratches on metal.</p>
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<p>John, thanks for the reminder of using Dremel with router attachment. I have a couple of access panels to cut in wings for fuel fittings access and was not certain how to go about it. </p>
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<p>Has anyone successfully used a Roto Zip to…</p>
<p>Perry,</p>
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<p>Just today cut four holes with power drill and fly cutter! Worked fine. Only lost a little skin, nothing that won’t grow back. Gloves might’ve been a good idea. Cuts look clean, no extra, unwanted scratches on metal.</p>
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<p>John, thanks for the reminder of using Dremel with router attachment. I have a couple of access panels to cut in wings for fuel fittings access and was not certain how to go about it. </p>
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<p>Has anyone successfully used a Roto Zip to cut access holes?</p>
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<p>Ralph</p>
<p>N750RP</p> Using a Fly Cutter Chucked in…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-02:2606393:Comment:6903832019-09-02T21:21:15.664ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>Using a Fly Cutter Chucked in a hand drill, Just a minute: but turning it by hand, not the power of the drill will cut some nice round holes in .016 (701) and .022 (750) for fuel tanks and holes in skins for filler neck, just takes patience, but you get what you were looking for w/o damage to Al or missing fingers. I drilled my 701 gas tanks using this method on a drill press, but I took the drive belts off and unplugged it, and turned it by hand. I had previously made a foot pedal to pull…</p>
<p>Using a Fly Cutter Chucked in a hand drill, Just a minute: but turning it by hand, not the power of the drill will cut some nice round holes in .016 (701) and .022 (750) for fuel tanks and holes in skins for filler neck, just takes patience, but you get what you were looking for w/o damage to Al or missing fingers. I drilled my 701 gas tanks using this method on a drill press, but I took the drive belts off and unplugged it, and turned it by hand. I had previously made a foot pedal to pull down on the drill press handle.</p> the glue will gum up a cutter…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-02:2606393:Comment:6903112019-09-02T18:23:40.306ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>the glue will gum up a cutter, but by using a lube such as boesheild it will usually release most adhesives and is not a problem.</p>
<p>I have seen a few videos of a dremel being used ususlly to install an access panel on the bottom of wings after the fact like you are wanting to do.</p>
<p>the glue will gum up a cutter, but by using a lube such as boesheild it will usually release most adhesives and is not a problem.</p>
<p>I have seen a few videos of a dremel being used ususlly to install an access panel on the bottom of wings after the fact like you are wanting to do.</p> Tease accepted, Dan! ;>) …tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-02:2606393:Comment:6904702019-09-02T17:57:28.325ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Tease accepted, Dan! ;>) It just seemed odd to me that I've never heard anyone mention using the Dremel!</p>
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<p>Thanks for the suggestions and glad to hear the Dremel worked well for you! I was just watching a YouTube video (presenter wasn't using a Dremel) but he mentioned also to avoid masking tape on the cut line - claimed it would gum up the cutter?</p>
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<p>Tease accepted, Dan! ;>) It just seemed odd to me that I've never heard anyone mention using the Dremel!</p>
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<p>Thanks for the suggestions and glad to hear the Dremel worked well for you! I was just watching a YouTube video (presenter wasn't using a Dremel) but he mentioned also to avoid masking tape on the cut line - claimed it would gum up the cutter?</p>
<p>John</p> I have to tease you a little…tag:zenith.aero,2019-09-02:2606393:Comment:6903702019-09-02T17:36:05.821ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>I have to tease you a little bit here John: Quite bein so sceered of that pretty paintin you gots on your Plane. You are asking questions that you already know will work. I usually go to a router with a template for all my cutouts and shapes, but I have seen dremels used with good results. My only suggestions would be to definity use a template, protect the surface, and I would use a carbide bit in the dremel and lubricate the cut with paste or solid stick Beosheild.</p>
<p>I have to tease you a little bit here John: Quite bein so sceered of that pretty paintin you gots on your Plane. You are asking questions that you already know will work. I usually go to a router with a template for all my cutouts and shapes, but I have seen dremels used with good results. My only suggestions would be to definity use a template, protect the surface, and I would use a carbide bit in the dremel and lubricate the cut with paste or solid stick Beosheild.</p>