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Date:         Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:19:13 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: cutting hole in van floor
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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On 1/22/05 11:01 AM, "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:


> I need to cut a 50mm (slightly less than 2") hole in the floor of my '90 Westy
> to
> install a gas furnace. It will be in the back corner of the small compartment
> to the
> left of the fridge. I looked at holesaws yesterday, and besides being
> expensive to buy
> one for just this job, I am wondering how well they would work on the uneven,
> ribbed
> surface of the van floor. And the hole will come out 1/8" away from the main
> side
> beam.
> Any hints, tips, suggestions on how to do this?
> Thanks
> Jerry
> 
> 


A hole saw will work but is tricky to control in that space.  Done it.
Extra damaged knuckles job.  Coming out the bottom I suspect a propex
furnace.  Use a cheapie hole saw set from harbor freight or similar.  A
couple buck throw away.


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