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What method to you use to cut holes for faucets, soap dispensers etc if not using a CNC? Router or drill or magic bullet?
As much as possible we used a router with a templet. We do a lot of retail so at times we did not get the drill size or the number of holes until we were at the job. We just made several templets in one board to do most any drill we needed. Router with templet much faster and smother than drill.
Hole saw was the fastest but the problem is that it made the hole ragged. If you had to repair it, it required another cut and then an insert.
The hole saw will also create less mess. Hold the vacuum next to drill bit and it sucks up most of the dust.
Be sure to wobble the bit back and forth to make getting the plug out a bit easier.
If you’re in the shop, routing with template is probably easier and much nicer finish especially if customer is going to see it.
Using a template and a router will make the nicest hole and is what I use in the shop.
In the field I have never had a problem with a hole saw. Especially for the dust reasons that Andy mentioned.Johnny CThanks all!!
For those using a template, do you make your own and out of what material for longevity of the template?When we fab vanities, they are cut on the CNC.
We NEVER cut kitchen faucet holes in the shop. Always in the field and use a carbide tipped Relton hole saw.
we cut with a hole saw and vacuum. on site always. The customer usually has the fixture there waiting. we then clean the hole up with 80 grit and soften the edges a tad. Now and then we do it in the shop but we want to make sure there are no suprises with the fixture and or any other goodies.
I’m with Matt and Dave. We always cut the faucet holes in the field. It gives the customer a goo9d feeling to have that last minute check to make sure the soap dispenser or valve is on the correct side and distance.
Rick, we find that forstner bits work clean and surprisingly fast, but there is still a bit of a mess. Not as bad as spade bits, which I have been forced to use on occasion.
Matt, Relton is a better brand?
In the shop if info is not available at time material is cut on the cnc then router and template. If in the field then hole saw. We cut all holes in the shop with one exception, If there is a high bar above the sink then it is cut in the field.
Posted By David Gerard on 06 Feb 2013 05:58 PM
we cut with a hole saw and vacuum. on site always. The customer usually has the fixture there waiting. we then clean the hole up with 80 grit and soften the edges a tad. Now and then we do it in the shop but we want to make sure there are no suprises with the fixture and or any other goodies.
Typically, our guys stick with the hole saw, but I’m a fan of smoothing the bottom and top lip of faucet holes, too. Whoever is plumbing will be happy when they walk away without a cut on their finger, haha.
Tom,
We have bought dozens and dozens of Reltons over the years in our cultured marble shop. Sturdy, replaceable pilot bits and if they get really, really nasty they are carbide tipped and our saw blade guy sharpens them for a couple bucks. But they will cut hundreds of holes before you even notice that they are dulling.
Matt
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