Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread

[BigPanzer]

Hi,

I've known about cutting with button thread for a long time, but never tried it.

Please can somebody tell me how well it works using thread in a coping saw frame?

Thanks

Peter

[Saxondog]

I've tried it using a Hack Saw frame and it was a total failure, the control is lost. The method explained by Dietrich allows more cutting control and easier to make changes in the cutting angle.

Saxondog

[BigPanzer]

Thanks for info, and thanks Dietrich for the tip

Peter

[SovereignZuul]

I wasn't convinced until I tried it. Cutting with thread sounds nuts, but when I tried it... WOW!! It's a perfect cut! This has been one of the most helpful tips I've ever heard, thanks Dietrich!

[doc larsson]

Dietrich!

you are a genius just tried it and i'm amazed !

cheers m8

[Dietrich]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for your comments ... I am glad to help...I know that it does actually sound like a ' Totally Mad Idea'.....but it works...and apparently 'Kite string' will also work very well...but I think that this may be thicker than the 'Button Hole Thread'.
Alb.

[lister fiend]

great tip alb , genius
i've just cut out the engine hatch on my kt in minutes.
just a shame i diddn't give enough thought on the hinges
a bit of glue will sort it though.
good work fella!