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Todds69 · #1 10-01-2006, 07:58 AM

I was wonder what people are using to cut the holes for the gauges. I was thinking of using a jigsaw but I'm afraid it may bind on the 2-1/16 in. holes and warp the panel. Scott Gulbranson does a write up on it but didn't say how on the holes. I could call DSE but figured I would ask her first. Thanks Todd

**Rybar** · #2 10-01-2006, 05:44 PM

Use a hole saw to cut the main holes and then a dremel to finish them. I would fasten it down good and use some wood for backing when cutting.

**XcYZ** · #3 10-01-2006, 06:40 PM

I used a 2" hole saw, then finished up the openings with a small sanding drum. Worked great.

mazspeed · #4 10-01-2006, 10:56 PM

If you want coolness, you can have them water jetted for precision.

Todds69 · #5 10-02-2006, 04:29 PM

Hey thanks guys. I will have to check into the hole saw. I think the water jet would be out of budget, I want to do it myself and save the dough. Besides if I "F" it up I can just be mad at myself, but if someone else did I may choke 'em.

Todds69 · #6 10-02-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

I used a 2" hole saw, then finished up the openings with a small sanding drum. Worked great.

Scott do remember the exact dimensions for the 5" gauges. Is the hole actually and same with the 2-1/16. I dont have the gauges yet and was kind of wanting to do this before hand.

71Nova · #7 10-07-2006, 12:17 AM

My 5" memory autometer tach had a smaller hole than my 5" speedo

**XcYZ** · #8 10-07-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Todds69

Scott do remember the exact dimensions for the 5" gauges. Is the hole actually and same with the 2-1/16. I dont have the gauges yet and was kind of wanting to do this before hand.

I don't remember the exact dimensions. I used calipers to find out what I needed.