Area Representative Kingsley Young Posted June 30, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted June 30, 2020 I am wanting to fit a 12v socket into my Carbon Fibre Dash what is the best way to cut the hole ?Could I mark the diameter of the hole and cut it out with a Dremel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted June 30, 2020 Support Team Share Posted June 30, 2020 Yes you can - drill a hole with the biggest drill bit you have and then enlarge with a Dremel. Mask with several layers of masking tape first - it's easy to slip if you aren't careful! Finish with a round or curved file. I'm sure there are other ways but that worked for me and I started with a blank dash :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Kingsley Young Posted June 30, 2020 Author Area Representative Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thanks ShaunKingsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Collier Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Don't forget to wear a mask. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkerB-S Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Wear both a mask and gloves! The broken fibers will enter your skin and wander through your body, and if you breathe them in they will do the same in your lungs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 30, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted June 30, 2020 Kingsley, I've found the easiest and tidiest way to cut holes in carbon is with a step drill, plenty of sizes available on ebay.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Also, use high speeds, low pressure and sharp drill bits to minimise splintering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted June 30, 2020 Support Team Share Posted June 30, 2020 Come to think of it I used a step drill as well (in my defence it was a long time ago ). I also had to cut a hole for a Stack dash so used a dremel with a cutting wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Step drill or cookie cutter drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Masking tape to cover twice the area and press on firmly, it will stop damage if you should slip and also stops the edges from splintering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I mounted two 12v sockets on the bulkhead behind the dash. They are quite easy to reach and it would be a lot less stressful than cutting a carbon dash. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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