tips?tricks to cutting curves/engine holes..thru the body??

[wedgedaddy]

what are some tips or tricks..too cut holes in the body? like the hole for the nitro motor? or headlights? thanks ..brandon.

 

[MotoGod]

Dremel tool and a steady hand ;-) I usually rough cut the holes with the cutting blade, and use the grinding wheels to finish it off.

 

[syphon68]

Body reamer is your friend HERE, this ius the tool that everybody needs in their box to make holes for body post, transponders, and what not. IMO it eliminates the need for a steady hand and make nice precise holes.

 

[Racer 1966]

A body reamer is ok for small holes but for the engine/fuel tank or other larger areas,MotoGod is right on,Dremel :yes:

 

[syphon68]

yep larger holes a good pair of body scissors, dremmel, and a steady hand is required....

 

[olds97_lss]

A hole drill bit works great for air holes.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=300713-70-PC3700&lpage=none

Kind of pricey for one hole... but it works really well when you use light pressure. You could just measure the size of hole you need and buy just the one bit.

The single bits are around $8.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=300707-70-PC200L&lpage=none

For body cut outs, dremel re-enforced cutting wheel to get the big chunks out of the way and a dremel sanding drum to smooth it out.