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SwaggerJacker

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Basically I really need to get to work on a cab.
I have this dresser that will work well I think.
But I have to cut holes in the sides for vent holes for fans.
The sides of the dresser are 5/8" wide.
So I bought a hole saw and figured I would make a bunch of circles to make a square,
made a little diagram if what I said makes no sense
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So I cut the first hole and let me saw using the hole saw took a pretty long time to get through the dresser and was fairly difficult...doing that 10 more times is not something I want to spend time or energy on. Would I be better off drilling a hole and then using a jigsaw to cut the vent holes for the fans or should I stick with the hole saw.
Let me know what you did for your DIY or what you think?
 
ROBSTERB

ROBSTERB

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just use a hammer and whack through the wood! if the hole becomes to big then cover it up with duck tape! job done! lol




you could use a spade bit like the ones used to drill door locks, you may have to drill 2-3 times to make 1 bigger hole though, think the jigsaw route might be easier, like this http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=spade+drill+bits&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1600&bih=730&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=avs5Yn5XnWWxqM:&imgrefurl=http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/388296173/Spade_Drill_Bit.html&docid=oILPL-Nn1gxbxM&imgurl=http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/388296173/Spade_Drill_Bit.jpg&w=550&h=482&ei=syu4TreVMIev8QO5-pCaBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=419&vpy=325&dur=997&hovh=210&hovw=240&tx=178&ty=129&sig=114302546969835206088&page=2&tbnh=160&tbnw=188&start=36&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:36
 
CEEJR

CEEJR

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I use a roto zip to cut holes but the dresser in probably made of some sort of hardwood if thats the case it will be time consuming unless u use a high powered router with a carbide bit.
 
Hiddenface

Hiddenface

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Im assuming the hundred holes is for security?If so just cut a hole as big as you need it with the saber saw(jigsaw) and make a light shield any way you want from cardboard. If someone realizes the thing does not open normally it will not detur them , they will confront you eventually.I DIY everything for 15years. I did the hundred holes before lol. Intake and exhaust can both be on the bottom.
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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I was worried when I realized my fiance was buying me tools as a gift, even more worried when I saw black and decker, but I'll be damned it works wonders.
 
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SwaggerJacker

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Hiddenface said:
Im assuming the hundred holes is for security?If so just cut a hole as big as you need it with the saber saw(jigsaw) and make a light shield any way you want from cardboard. If someone realizes the thing does not open normally it will not detur them , they will confront you eventually.I DIY everything for 15years. I did the hundred holes before lol. Intake and exhaust can both be on the bottom.
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Nah, though I never thought about that before. I was just going to make 4 or so smaller holes to make one big hole for the fan.

Seems the jigsaw is the way to go. they got a nice one for like 30 on amazon so ill probably pick that up
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-JS515-Variable-Jigsaw/dp/B001CL4ZHK
Thanks!
For the quick responses everyone gave and the fact that many people had the same answer everyone who answered was repped, if allowed by rollitup.
Will have some pics up of my grow tomorrow.
 
Hiddenface

Hiddenface

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Cool. If you keep the pics/updates regular maybe we can all grow with you in a manner of speaking. I think thats what its all about.
 
a mongo frog

a mongo frog

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id use a shape charge. shape charges are usally used to blowing up holes in the earth at certin shapes.
if u buy a small round charge it should do u fine. just dont do in the house. hope this helps.
 
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