Drilling Hole in Fiberglass Procedure
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Topic: Drilling Hole in Fiberglass Procedure
Posted By: Mark P
Subject: Drilling Hole in Fiberglass Procedure
Date Posted: July-02-2007 at 7:30pm
| I need the best, most detailed procedure for drilling a 1.5" hole in the fiberglass just below the rub rail on the boat. I have googled it, but want your expertise. Since I am a novice, should I have someone else do this? |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-02-2007 at 7:57pm
Nah, just buy a hole saw.
Seriously, its not hard. I would run the drill backwards until youre through the gelcoat- that way it wont chip. Once the hole is drilled, sand the edges down (chamfer) to prevent chipping in the future. Remember, measure twice and cut once! ------------- |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: July-02-2007 at 8:59pm
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The hole saw is the best tool for this job. Like TRBenj said it is good to run the drill in reverse until it cuts through the gelcote. You may first apply masking tape over the area you are drilling. It is actually not that tough of a job - just feels a lot like the moment before you jump out of a plane. Definately make sure you want the hole where you plan to drill. ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: July-02-2007 at 9:32pm
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and make sure to triple check what's on the inside! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |