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monodex cutters are easy to use, with less pressure required that using a pair of normal metal shears.

the blade do get blunt after a while, but you can guy new ones

they are a bit slow, but with care and practice you can cut very defined, tight shapes

I use mine quite a lot on alloy stuff

Would your preference be the cutters or hole cutter for this particular job ?

Must stop talking about it and get on with the job in hand .

monkeyjim wrote:Would your preference be the cutters or hole cutter for this particular job ?

I think I would use the monodex if you have one, you get such a neat hole, the only issue is that it could mark the paint outside of the area the rubber ring would cover


it might be worth experimenting with both I guess

As with any shearing, there will be some distortion. More so with cutters without the extra guides, like the set in the above pic. A better job can be achieved with some aviation snips

Smiffy wrote:As with any shearing, there will be some distortion. More so with cutters without the extra guides, like the set in the above pic. A better job can be achieved with some aviation snips

the monodex don't shear as such, so there is little risk of any distortion, they cut the little strip out as they go, so don't get caught up like aviation snips.

im sure a highly skilled metal worked with wrists like arnie would be able to cut a perfect hole with snips......maybe you could hire your old man out tony!!!

Popeye rich not arnie, my old mans forearms are massive compared to his and no way chemically enhanced

If there getting caught up, the problems with technique, not the tools, bad workmen always blame and all that
Which snips are you using ? Snips are color coded, Red are for righthand bends, green for left handers and yellow for straight cuts. If your trying to use any tool incorrectly and you'll get a problem. Also the actual tool makes a difference, cheap tin snips are crap. You want decent compound snips.

Smiffy wrote:Popeye rich not arnie, my old mans forearms are massive compared to his and no way chemically enhanced

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aye, I remember watching your old man demonstrate his strength and technique with a pair of snips years ago, I doubt I would cut a bit of thin card with the ease that he cut the metal.

You will all be pleased to know , despite some worry and concern , that I am now the father of twins .



Yes , I finally bit the bullet today and cut that RH tank hole .

I used a Starrett 70mm hole saw and the relevant Starrett arbor purchased from Screwfix .
Measured , checked and checked again before cutting . Was easy in the end .

That does not mean I will be volunteering to do anyone else's or make templates .

Thank you to those who replied to this thread .

David .

Congratulations, best get the mini finished before their all home from the hospital. There'll be no time after that

You know what, the twins (RH & LH tanks) are now 9 years old and still not been for a drive. .
In middle of getting my wife’s Equinox recommissioned then I will get on with mk1.
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