Best tool for cutting hard plastic component box.

macabethiel · 13-08-2014, 18:28

I have a large hard plastic component box (11" x 7" x 3" approx) and need to cut out some rectangular holes to house a STC 1000 Thermostat plus holes for a twin mains socket and single mains socket in the lid.
This means some reasonably accurate hole cutting anyone any suggestions as best method ?

In the past I have drilled a series of holes and then filed it reasonably level or have used an old soldering iron to melt the plastic and then cut off the molten waste.

This is a bit long winded and not very accurate. Never used a Dremel is it worth buying one for this sort of application?
Any advice for best method?

13-08-2014, 18:28	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Best tool for cutting hard plastic component box. I have a large hard plastic component box (11" x 7" x 3" approx) and need to cut out some rectangular holes to house a STC 1000 Thermostat plus holes for a twin mains socket and single mains socket in the lid. This means some reasonably accurate hole cutting anyone any suggestions as best method ? In the past I have drilled a series of holes and then filed it reasonably level or have used an old soldering iron to melt the plastic and then cut off the molten waste. This is a bit long winded and not very accurate. Never used a Dremel is it worth buying one for this sort of application? Any advice for best method?

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