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OfflineJackOfNoTrades
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What to use to cut holes in a glove box???
    #18820022 - 09/09/13 06:28 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

I'm trying to build a glove box to help solve some contamination issues I had.

What do you use to cut holes? I have cracked two containers so far by using a saw saw and a knife. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Do you need a glove box? Is it wise or is there a alternative that is just as good?

What do you use to cover the holes in the glove box when your arms are not inside?


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: JackOfNoTrades]
    #18820054 - 09/09/13 06:35 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Use a 4 - 4.5" soup can. Make sure to use a 4.5" can if you plan on using a 4" PVC adapter...

Heat it up on a burner and then with oven mitts ....very carefully.... use it to melt 2 perfect holes.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: JackOfNoTrades]
    #18820067 - 09/09/13 06:37 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

A hole saw or a dremel. Some people heat up coffee cans or something similar and melt holes, but fumes from burning plastic aren't good to inhale so I don't recommend that method personally.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: FooMan]
    #18820074 - 09/09/13 06:39 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Well of course the area should be well ventilated...

And the fumes from melted plastic are no more dangerous than the pollution we put in our bodies on a daily basis.

As long as your not deliberately huffing the fumes, it should be all good.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: JackOfNoTrades]
    #18820087 - 09/09/13 06:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

i used a drill with a 5 inch wide bit used for drilling large holes. i know someone in construction so it was no problem to find.

i do however caution, when drilling sterilite it cracks easily; like you said before. I managed to do an entire monotub with six 2-inch holes without cracking it at all. Use a crappy one to practice on first. You'll quickly pick up how much force, speed, etc you need.

If your glove box cracks once, big deal. Tape it up with a few layers of 3M tape. I have a strip going all the way up the side of mine..it happens. doesn't take away from its use though.

good luck and definitely make a glove box. i've only been at it for a couple months and I haven't seen more than two contams yet.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: mptriptoid]
    #18820103 - 09/09/13 06:44 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

I traced a 4 inch soup can and then cut it out with a heated steak knife. I used a propane torch to heat the knife. I did it outside because of the smoke from the plastic


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Stromrider]
    #18820110 - 09/09/13 06:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Man, if only I could show you all my first SGFC.  Heated up a large screwdriver on a gas stove, and pushed through an extremely thick plastic tote on all six sides, indoors with only a range fan pulling fumes out.  A couple holes with a large can isn't going to release that much bad stuff.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Mush4Brains]
    #18820123 - 09/09/13 06:48 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

I bet it was ugly. When I made my sgfc I had to go out and get a brand new 1/4" drill bit. The ones I had were slightly dull and wanted to crack the plastic really bad


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Mush4Brains]
    #18820154 - 09/09/13 06:54 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Heat the plastic with a standard lighter, cut with a thin knife.
Cracking happens because the plastic is too cold, not the knife.

To make small holes, buy a standard glue gun, press into plastic.  No fumes.
Hot glue can also be used to repair cracks.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Stromrider]
    #18820171 - 09/09/13 06:56 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

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I bet it was ugly. When I made my sgfc I had to go out and get a brand new 1/4" drill bit. The ones I had were slightly dull and wanted to crack the plastic really bad





Besides the fact that on the inside and outside there were little pieces of plastic that melted and cooled around the holes I thought it looked fucking awesome.

Just kidding, it was ugly as shit, but functionally it was great.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Mush4Brains]
    #18820203 - 09/09/13 07:01 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

What do guys you use the clog the holes when your arms aren't in the box?


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: JackOfNoTrades]
    #18820257 - 09/09/13 07:15 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

I cover the arm holes with a piece of cling wrap when not in use, but I don't attach gloves or sleeves to my SAB.


I cut the holes with a 5" hole-saw on my cordless drill. If you lay the tote down on a piece of wood while you drill and go slow, you can prevent cracking.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: SpitballJedi]
    #18820350 - 09/09/13 07:35 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

The way I did it was trace out the hole, and perforate the line with 1/8" drill bit, then cut through it with the drill bit.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: BlackieChan]
    #18820463 - 09/09/13 07:54 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Hole saw, run the drill in reverse to prevent cracking.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: grainbrain]
    #18820496 - 09/09/13 08:01 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

yep, that too.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: SpitballJedi]
    #18820591 - 09/09/13 08:19 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

A hair dryer to warm the plastic before using the hole saw works to prevent cracking.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Pastywhyte]
    #18820687 - 09/09/13 08:36 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

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Pastywhyte said:
A hair dryer to warm the plastic before using the hole saw works to prevent cracking.



Also, run the drill slow and do not apply much force.  I have had no issue taking my time and running my drill slow with a 4.5" bit.  I have cracked tubs while trying to drill 1/4" hole, but not yet with any of my hole saw bits.  Let the bit do the work, and don't force it.  The bit will get hot, but take your time and don't force the bit through.  A sharp bit is better than a dull bit in every way.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: HypnotoadCroaked]
    #18820714 - 09/09/13 08:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

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Whippy said:
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Pastywhyte said:
A hair dryer to warm the plastic before using the hole saw works to prevent cracking.



Also, run the drill slow and do not apply much force.  I have had no issue taking my time and running my drill slow with a 4.5" bit.  I have cracked tubs while trying to drill 1/4" hole, but not yet with any of my hole saw bits.  Let the bit do the work, and don't force it.  The bit will get hot, but take your time and don't force the bit through.  A sharp bit is better than a dull bit in every way.





Run it in reverse.. Where is transcendinglife?

http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/13552603#13552603

Check it out, it will be the best tek to follow.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: grainbrain]
    #18820720 - 09/09/13 08:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

I used a soldering iron to perforate a circle out by poking a bunch of small holes then connecting the dots. Almost dismembered myself with a box knife before that so yeah.


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Re: What to use to cut holes in a glove box??? [Re: Pastywhyte]
    #18820737 - 09/09/13 08:44 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

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Pastywhyte said:
A hair dryer to warm the plastic before using the hole saw works to prevent cracking.



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