TBSS Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 I have a need for a tool to cut a rectangular hole in the lower front of my bumper, to allow air to flow over a heat exchanger I will be mounting behind it. The bumper in that area is some type of plastic material, maybe ABS, but not very thick. Ideally the tool would be cheap, because I don't think I would have much use for it once I use it for this task. I also purchased some wheel well inserts for a Suburban that I will be putting into my rear wheel wells, because the way they did the Avalanche looks horrible (almost like that spray popcorn stuff). I will be using the tool to cut a couple of holes in that as well. Maybe a keyhole saw? Are those easy to control? I will want the lines to be nice and straight, so the tool needs to be easily controlled. I was thinking about borrowing someone's Dremel, but wouldn't that take forever? (Not to mention stink to high heaven, and possibly melt the plastic... ) Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badasssilveradoSS Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 try tin snips or a sawzall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Dremmel rotory tool works well if you make sure not to let it get too hot and melt the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Dremel. You will be surprised how fast it will zip through plastic. I use the small cutting wheels with the 90* angle attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Okay, so I'm looking at breaking down and buying a Sawzall or a Dremel: Sawzall 10A Saw with Case Dremel 400 XPR with 51 attachments Wondering how hard it is to keep the Dremel going in a straight line. Looks like the Sawzall might be better in that area. The Dremel is $20 cheaper, but is it more versatile? I'd like to get the product with the most utility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 The dremel is about the most versatile tool I own... they have an attachement for EVERYTHING. With the exception of cutting thru larger materials I haven't found anything this tool can't do. Sawzall is nice to have also... but its not exactly a 'percision cutting tool' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 The dremel is about the most versatile tool I own... they have an attachement for EVERYTHING. With the exception of cutting thru larger materials I haven't found anything this tool can't do. Sawzall is nice to have also... but its not exactly a 'percision cutting tool' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Go with the dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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