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Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:53 pm
by 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
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:04 pm
by 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
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:10 pm
by BigPanzer
Thanks for info, and thanks Dietrich for the tip
Peter
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:38 am
by 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!
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:00 pm
by doc larsson
Dietrich!
you are a genius just tried it and i'm amazed !
cheers m8
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:11 pm
by 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.
Re: Cutting Hatches and Panels out with Thread
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:38 pm
by 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!