[Rhodes22-list] Stainless Steel Cutting Question

[cjlowe at sssnet.com]

I know it's not what you ask for,but if a round hole will work,a good
hole saw will cut stainless,if you use a liberal amout of cutting
oil,and  keep the drill speed slow.If you go with an electrical conduit
size hole,you can use a snap in blank for a cover.
Jerry Lowe


On 8/16/2008, "Brad Haslett" <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:

>Dave,
>
>Did you use the carbide or diamond wheel or "just a wheel".  I need to buy a
>small piece of stainless sheeting for practice and to make the scab patch
>with.  I'd like to avoid buying a $20 wheel if it isn't going to hack the
>job.
>
>Brad
>
>On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Dave Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Brad, I've cut thicker steel with the grinder wheel attachment to my Dremel
>> tool.  Though not that long a cut.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:30 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Stainless Steel Cutting Question
>>
>> Dear Rhodies,
>>
>> I need to cut an inspection panel about 1" x 4" in a stainless steel duct
>> that is located in tight confines.  My brother suggests a plasma torch but
>> I
>> have some concerns about the current involved since some very expensive
>> electronics are located nearby.  Is there a Dremel cut-off wheel up to the
>> task or another tool/technique adequate for thin wall stainless? (guessing
>> 1/16" thick).
>>
>> Brad
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