Drink holders

[phebus]

I want to add more drink holders to my boat, so I went down to Dana Marine (matches existing), and bought more today. They fit in a 3 5/8" hole, and the hole saws I have found are 3 1/2". Any ideas on the best way to drill the holes? I thought about using the 3 1/2" hole saw, and then using a dremel to enlarge the hole, but the area I am going through is cored and grinding out that much material might not be that easy.

[1stepcloser]

Two things here.
First, I have a 3 5/8 hole saw I would be happy to lend ya.
But, the hole is likely slightly larger that that as the vinyl will have to go there as well.
I cut mine with a scroll saw.
PM me if you need the hole saw though.

[mirvin]

Dang Phebus, why don't you just go get a 3 5/8" hole saw bit??
mirvin;)

[Froggystyle]

Originally posted by phebus
but the area I am going through is cored and grinding out that much material might not be that easy.
You want to make sure to re-seal this core with a laminate edge or at the very least re-resin it. Otherwise you will be inviting de-lamination at this point, as well as water (and beer and soda for that matter ;) )intrusion at this point.
Froggy"learnedalotaboutcoredboatsrecently"style

[mmered8299]

Ehhhhhhh......Drills in boats put shivers down my spine!

[phebus]

Originally posted by mirvin
Dang Phebus, why don't you just go get a 3 5/8" hole saw bit??
mirvin;)
Can't find one. Been to Home Desperate, and Lowes, no luck. I would love to make it that easy.

[twistedpair]

Try some short girls with flat heads! Multi-tasking drink holders.:D

[phebus]

Originally posted by 1stepcloser
But, the hole is likely slightly larger that that as the vinyl will have to go there as well.
No vinyl. Fiberglass only.

[Rexone]

Try a local tool supply, or McMaster Carr or Grainers, Rutland, IPS, etc online for the off-size hole saws. The home discount stores only have the common size stuff.

[LHC30Victory]

try a circle cutter like i have for the drill press. A fixed center bit with a sliding horzontal bar with a cutter. It can be used with a hand held if you haven't been drinking yet:D

[HOOTER SLED-]

Try Harbor Freight. I cut mine with a jig saw and then used a Dremel and a file.

[summerlove]

Funny thread - how to make the hole bigger....Phebus, you da man!:eek:

[lucky]

yep

[phebus]

I prefer those to, but in the long run they are way too expensive......:D

[OutCole'd]

I have a couple of red anodized ones that I bought for my old boat that I never used. PM me if interested.