mexabilly
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hey everyone out there whats the best method to go about putting lightening holes in my visor, do i just use a hole saw or what?
lightening holes how do you guys do em/in visors
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Gastrick
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You can use a hole saw but if you want a more finished look you can use a punching dimple die or finish the hole saw cut with a dimple die.
mexabilly
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where can you pick that up at i think i found a set on ebay but i was not sure if that's what i was looking for. here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190361378751&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190361378751&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Bonehead
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I use a punch and dimple die set, one stroke of the 35 ton Iron worker, and whala!
Bonehead
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railroad
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Electrical warehouses carry a tool called a knockout. They come in various sizes for putting holes in panel boxes for conduit connectors.
They will work on thin gauge metal, which is what a visor is. I am sure you will be able to buy the one size you need.
good luck,
They will work on thin gauge metal, which is what a visor is. I am sure you will be able to buy the one size you need.
good luck,
mexabilly
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what size do folks usally put in em?
Gastrick
One of the Dirty Dozen!
I think they look best with 2 and 1/2 inch holes, starting with a hole right in the center. Some folks like a bigger 3 inch hole. It's personal preference really. Cut some circles out of cardboard or paper and lay them out on your visor to decide what you like best.
mexabilly
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kool kool thanks everyone for the advisenow i just need to find the tools to do this i found some but they are all smaller punch and dies and do you have to drill a pilot hole first? my 33 is not like my old 29 the visor seems to be one piece with the roof so i can't take it off to punch the hole.
Hollywood Eddie
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http://www.greenlee.com/product/sb1.html I've had good luck with these.[
mexabilly
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http://www.greenlee.com/product/sb1.html I've had good luck with these.[
but how does it put that beveled lip in there that i see on most rides?
Hollywood Eddie
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That is done with a specific die. You use it first to do the indentation. Then follow up with the slugger to complete the correct diameter hole.
mexabilly
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koo koo i found a guy i know that has all the dies and punches as soon as i lay em out he said he would punch em out for me so hopefully all goes well.
Gastrick
One of the Dirty Dozen!
Good luck mexbilly. Show some photos when you get the visor "lightened".
mexabilly
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thanks will do.
mexabilly
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so what your saying is first i make the indentation(i.e. belveled edge) then i actually cut the hole out?
