Using Power Tools to Cut Access Openings in Metal Aircraft

[@rcbif101]

Tip - Tape some sacrificial aluminum at the end of your cut. If your blade grabs and pulls near the end of the cut, you can end up with an ugly scar on your piece. The sacrificial aluminum will protect your part if this happens. You can also use a straight piece against the good side of your piece to protect and serve as a guide.

[@zk_6312]

I had something similar where I needed to cut a hole for a clear polycarbonate window. Yes, I could have used a cut off wheel like you did, but I used a router attachment for my rotary tool with a general purpose cutting bit. Then I just set up some stops and routed out the hole. Worked great. Of course the way I did it requires a lot more setup and a larger workspace.

[@TheShadowArtCom]

Tried it the other day, now I'm not allowed to go near the airport :/

[@Street_Cyberman]

I don't understand, this tool has nothing to do with airports.

[@sk-sl5cz]

@@Street_Cyberman idiot

[@Daa253]

@@Street_Cyberman r/woooosh

[@Street_Cyberman]

@@sk-sl5cz Yes, but less than you are :).

[@Street_Cyberman]

@@Daa253 I don't understand animal shouts, sorry.

[@mazeframe8503]

Very helpful, now I feel confident enough to give it a shot.

[@sabercruiser.7053]

I WISH U THE BEST.U MAY ENCOUNTER SOME CHALLENGES BUT U MUST NOT STOP. FAILER IS NOT AN OPTION.

[@harrisonaero]

If you go back and forth with shallow cuts your cutoff wheel will last a lot longer rather than going deep. The latter "chunks out" the wheel and it wears rapidly. There's a test on YT somewhere. Think it's by Fireball Tool or similar. $0.02.

[@69ingsatan36]

Thanks, I used this video to see if the dermal you used could cut metal

[@samuelseidel6148]

Same

[@syedbilaal2318]

Samuel Seidel same

[@drumsandmore4448]

Just what I was looking for. Making a race look foot plate for my racing scooter and needed to cut rectangles inside the footplate...was looking at wrong tools like electric metal sheets for my small project....plus I own a Dremel already.

[@2000jago]

Why does this video end so abruptly?

[@RestoreTechnique]

I think it's becaus the

[@cprn.]

Thanks! I wasn't sure which bits to use to cut metal computer case because my dremel came with many but without any description at all. I have similar disks and if yours handled sheet of metal that thick I should be fine. Fingers crossed.

[@foro1]

How did you go? I'm trying to do the same thing 🙂 Should I get the dremel ez lock bits?

[@cprn.]

@@foro1 Hi 🙂 ez lock is just an easy way to quickly switch disks in case one breaks. I was lucky (or careful) enough to not brake any so ez lock wouldn't help me much. I did go through 3 disks, a single one lasted for about 10 minutes before it was too worn out to keep going. My rotary tool isn't Dremel though so maybe original bits last longer 🤷‍♂️

[@jamesbrown68yt]

Good demonstration. I'd be inclined to clamp some wood guides on either side of the cut to make a channel, but then I don't have the steadiest of hands.

[@housearrest9124]

James Brown hey read the sign no whining

[@houseofpills]

@@housearrest9124 Shut it you pimple

[@dobly58]

I think this is David Lynch speaking.

[@spokes28]

Nice job. Do you think that tool would work on 1/4” aluminum as well?

[@googacct]

Another option to a dremel style tool is to use a pencil micro air grinder such as can be found at Harbor Freight. Electric rotary tools have too much torque and can get away from you Possibly damaging the part. The pencil air grinders have a lower torque and just slow down instead of running away.

[@JustinCrediblename]

once you don't suck at using the tool you should be fine :p

[@jamescole3152]

I thought you were going to use a straight edge to guide the cutting wheel. But freehand works too.

[@professorh8398]

Can you share a link for the tool that you're using?

[@user-hi8jf1hu4p]

damn for $20 that thing sounds like it has a lot more power than the one I got for $20 at the store...

[@firebladex8586]

I have a cheap knock off that looks identical but with a different "brand" sticker. It's only 1 amp so it's underpowered for using a big cutoff wheel like this one.

[@alf3071]

how do you close this hole after you're done?

[@MrDC1001]

Very helpful info. Thank you

[@floridacarbuff]

Awesome just what I needed to see before purchasing!

[@donttrackmebro6164]

What is the bit you used to drill the corners out?

[@haydo8373]

step drill :)

[@stonewintjen505]

Is the lack of sparks due to the tool/cut off wheel or the fact that it is aluminum

[@Gin-toki]

Late reply, aluminium don't spark when cut :)

[@K0BLR]

I am trying to build a bearhawk, and I was wondering if I could the Dremel to clean up the wing parts that I have made so far. I can send you pix if you would like to see what I am talking about. The aluminum I'm working with is .025 and .032 for the Aileron, flap, pocket nose rib blanks

[@stuartmenzies3928]

Its like pulling teeth with this guy!

[@grzesiek1x]

is it better dremel or jig saw for this?

[@ariadnedanelle]

The narrator sounds just like David Lynch. I'm completely serious.

[@sblack48]

I use an air nibbler. Super fast. Then I clean up with a carbide burr in a micro air die grinder. But everyone as their own way. This way here doesn't require a compressor

[@aungkyawsoe6897]

Thank you so much!

[@ImportRace]

Thanks for the info,I order one.

[@hfe1833]

What do you call that attachment for making holes in the corner? It's included in the WEN?

[@marcoc2706]

step drill bit

[@eddierodden]

Didn't see the final finish.

[@svenedikt]

Sounds like David Lynch!

[@NoferTrunions]

Looking for ways to do the same but all curves.

[@parmarhemang8830]

Plz tell me which model u have that blue coloured

[@mavericklast2555]

What speed

[@johnnyVGtran]

what about circles in aluminium too

[@ehm2943]

good idea

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Do you know of a high quality, SOLID cutting wheel that is 1 inch in diameter, or just a little bigger? I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The dim wit engineer that designed it decided the 2 nuts that hold the donut gasket together, on the exhaust manifold, just had to be WELDED down! There is a lip around each nut, on the end of the exhaust manifold. So I either need: 1: A 1 inch cutting wheel, or just a little bigger, that can do some serious cutting. Using lots of wimpy Dremel cutting wheels does not work. Or 2: A larger cutting wheel, which means I'll have to slice through that lip around the nut. And also some type of rotary tool that has a long and skinny end. A regular cordless drill is just too large to get down behind the engine. It has an exhaust leak. I got 2 headaches, then figured it out. So I have been driving with the windows rolled down. I could take it to Bell's Exhaust, for around $70. But I would REALLY like to cut those 2 nuts off, and replace them with 2 good nuts and bolts, and, of course, replace the donut gasket. Thank you much. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@pierrejeanbart7649]

WHat type of dremel (torque etc.) power tool? "Inexpensive" doesn't say much and dollars don't rotate...

[@arthurmead5341]

@Malik Martin no it is not

[@merajislam54]

Good

[@jermainelindo6944]

welding pen n welding pieces together

[@jermainelindo6944]

aluminum steel thickness n width

[@DINO-wo5ee]

Man I own one and it ear raped me every time I use it to cut steel

[@jermainelindo6944]

power tools

[@Elvisrivers1]

Show how on 22 gauge steel plate...aluminum is easy.

[@tinolino58]

Dremel is much to expensive! Every 5 inches is 1 Dollar of consumed cuting blade.. 🥴

[@CheckitOutYaw]

So true...

[@jermainelindo6944]

rotary tools 🧰

[@CarneyFelonLawyer]

Brain surgery is not on you bucket list I assume?