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I'm going to attempt to fit a smiths clock to my dash tomorrow, in the space to the right of the rev counter.
Have a brand new 52mm hole saw - the plan is to measure out the hole, and remove a circle of vinyl from the dash slightly larger than the hole before I start drilling - it will be covered by the bezel.
Any tips or hints before I take the plunge?
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Don't do it !!!!! ( only winding you up )
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Good luck. I would cover the area with masking tape so the drill doesn't slip.
JohnV6
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My secret with hole saws, is to drill the pilot hole first with a separate drill, and most important use REVERSE for the first few revolutions to drill the first 2 or 3mm depth with the hole saw
Jon M
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My secret with hole saws, is to drill the pilot hole first with a separate drill, and most important use REVERSE for the first few revolutions to drill the first 2 or 3mm depth with the hole saw excellent advice which does work; I would also second the use of masking tape over the dash. I know it's a spanking new hole saw but I would also be inclined to do a test cut on some scrap and make sure the saw is true to size.... James
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Do not cut the vinyl larger!!!! The width of the bezel is not so much more that the diameter of the hole that you will need.
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Peter is dead right , put some cuts in vinyl outwards and peel back before drilling then fold it inwards through the hole after filing the hole to a snug fit (including the thickness of vinyl) this will avoid any unsightly gaps showing when you are exposed to big temperature changes.
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I agree with Peter, when I cut a hole in my dash I first cut the hole in a piece of plywood and then inserted the gauge to check on hole size and bezel fit. Once satisfied I went for the real thing.
Bruce
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