I am planning on redoing my wiring on my MK1. The PO overloaded many of the switch/fuse combos so as part of my redo, I will add an 8 switch panel. I'd like to mount it in the same housing as the original panel. I also want to embed my stereo and VHF in that housing.
Any preferred method for cutting the holes? Jig saw? Multi-tool? Other? Just looking for best practice suggestions.
Thanks in advance - Tim
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Tim Farrell
S.V. Kailua
C36 - 1986
Hull# CTY0678A886
I like the multi tool. One thing that helps is to cover the teak ply with blue tape layout your opening then using a straight edge score the straight part of the opening with a razor knife. This will minimize tearing.
still a work in progress but a few more circuits than stock. 11 AC + Main. 20 DC + Main
Les & Trish Troyer
Mahalo
Everett, WA
1983 C-36 Hull #0094
C-36 MK 1 Technical Editor.
Commodore
Wow Les, that looks really great. That is very close to the layout I was thinking of. Really like the BlueSea panels in your pic as well.
Thanks for the suggestion on the blue tape - will follow that suggestion.
tim
Tim Farrell
S.V. Kailua
C36 - 1986
Hull# CTY0678A886
Oscillating multi-tool for straight cuts. For round cuts, either a hole saw or rotary multi-tool (Dremel). The Dremel is a good tool for other jobs: cutting and grinding metals, wire wheel for rust removal, etc.
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor
Thanks Nick - looks like I'm about to purchase another tool! Just needed an excuse.
Tim Farrell
S.V. Kailua
C36 - 1986
Hull# CTY0678A886