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That is the exact same thing that I used to cut the hole for the Gaslow filler.
It has a centre pilot drill bit.
Be very careful how you start the hole off - use a centre punch otherwise the bit may slide about.
On our Hymer the total thickness of the wall was greater than the hole saw.
I drilled through the outer skin and then half way through the insulation before finishing off the hole from the inside.
Please don't be offended but if you don't know what holesaw to use then perhaps it would be better to persuade some one with experience of fitting a satellite system to help you
Its so easy to make one hell of a mess if the holesaw snatches
Please don't be offended but if you don't know what holesaw to use then perhaps it would be better to persuade some one with experience of fitting a satellite system to help you
Its so easy to make one hell of a mess if the holesaw snatches
Alan H
Hi Alan,
No offence taken - But, as long as I know what the correct bit is then I am confident of being able to do it (that's probably just put the mocca`s on it).
I have drilled holes in my last couple of boats (under the water line), made of a similar type construction, only much thicker and MUCH MUCH MUCH more important that you get it right
Hi , yes that is the one I used.Before drilling hole make sure there are no roof strenthening bars where you want to drill. I drilled a pilot hole first using an ordinary drill right through. Then used the cutter and carefully drilled from the top 1/2 way down then from the bottom up. Once I had removed the plug and fitted the cable through, I cut the plug in 1/2 and silliconed it back into the hole around the cable. I then fitted the plate top and bottom from the kit. The fitting should take about 2 hours. I spent 2-3 hours working out where i should drill and plucking up the courage to drill the hole
Good luck Rich
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Yes, that'll do the job nicely. As stated a holesaw requires a central arbor & pilot drill.
Things to remember.
Make sure you select the correct size of saw first time. If you go to small then it's not straighforward making the hole bigger as you've lost the centring effect of the pilot.
Withdrawing the cutter frequently to allow the swarf & chips to escape helps prevent the saw catching.
To ensure a neat finish on both sides start the hole from one side until the pilot breaks through & then complete the job from the other side.
A tip I got some time ago for drilling surfaces where the drill bit can shift/ slide off centre, was to apply a bandaid/ sticking plaster to the surface and mark your centre point on this. The plaster gives a little friction to hold the bit on centre
Noel
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Better also to use a centre hole punch - the sort of thing that has a spring-loaded centre spike that as you press down it suddenly makes a big click and makes a precise depression for your drill bit.
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