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matt_unique
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 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: Display done |
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I completed the mounting of the multifunction display today. I was able to match the Furuno gray color pretty well. I used a Dremel tool and a hacksaw to fabricate the port side mount using the mount support that comes with the unit. I needed a few angles in the install so I had to make two pieces held together with bolts. I added a few more pics to my album.
I also temporarily wired all the electronics - eureka everything worked! I will do the final wiring once I decide exactly where I want to route all the cables.
A few more things crossed off the list...if all goes well splash weekend after next but I still have a lot to do...
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Doryman
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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| thataway wrote: | | Congratulations on the install! If you like the Dremel--you will love its bigger brother, the Rotozip, with or without the flex shaft! |
Bob, I had never heard of the Rotozip, so went looking for it. So many models but looks very useful! Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Warren
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mmitchell
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Warren, The roto zip is a great tool for the right application. Needs to have a template or they can jump and do allot of damage quick. The sheetrockers love them as they can cut out J-boxes fast and go back and mud the areas they messed up. For round holes stick with a hole saw kit as they cost more upfront but gives a nice clean finished product. In the process (when the weather cooperates) of installing a 4 inch solar vent in the roof over the stove. My 2 cents. |
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B~C
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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wow, looking good. Crafty job of installing the plastic Jesus
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Doryman
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| mmitchell wrote: | | Warren, The roto zip is a great tool for the right application. Needs to have a template or they can jump and do allot of damage quick. The sheetrockers love them as they can cut out J-boxes fast and go back and mud the areas they messed up. For round holes stick with a hole saw kit as they cost more upfront but gives a nice clean finished product. |
Thanks for the warning, maybe not the best tool for someone like me!
Warren |
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localboy
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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They act somewhat like a small router and it IS easy for them to torque out of control and damage the surrounding work areas.
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thataway
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, the rotozip is somewhere between a router and Demel tool. You can use templates or guides if necessary, but with a fexiable shaft, you can use standard Dremel tool bits, or more sturdy (for fiberglass) carbide bits. The flexiable shaft is very easy to control (at least for me). You do have to use a fine touch--but there are places where it is works better than a saber saw--less edge shattering in glass. With the flexiable shaft, you can put cuts in a place where no saber saw or the rotozip can "tread"....
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