I want to cut a rectangular hole around the cigarette lighter hole.  I
have about 2" depth and the duct and adapter for the rectangular outlet
is already in place. I was hoping not to have a lot of fillings although
I could do this with the shop vac cleaning up as I saw.

Does anyone have any experience with a pneumatic nibbler?

Ed

Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:58:33 -0700, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>Depending on hole size, plunge cut using Dremel with proper arbor and
>EZ metal cutting disc? Might at least cut through most of what's
>needed. Especially if the disc is worn down. (smaller OD) Finish with
>shorter hacksaw blade? Be mindful of metal swarf if working above fuse
>panel. (sounds like you aren't though).
>
>Is there not enough room for a jigsaw? (blade)
>
>Neil.
>
>On 8/1/17, email99@bellsouth.net <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> I'm getting ready to add another air conditioning vent beside the
radio
>> on my Vanagon and I wondered what tool would be best for cutting a
>> square hole in the metal dashboard.  Has anyone cut this metal and
what
>> tools did you use?  I don't have the room for a saw because the
heater
>> and other things are in the way.  Has anyone used a hand metal
nibbler,
>> like is used for modding computer cases, to cut this gauge metal?
What
>> other tools would be appropriate?
>>
>
>
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>Neil n
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