Landing light installation

Does anybody know the best way to cut the hole in the slat (of a 750 stol) for the landing light.

Thanks in advance for any ideas?

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Comment by Doug Wagner on July 2, 2016 at 3:07pm

Hi Tony,

Thanks so much for the advice, Tony.  I think that I will proceed that way.

Thanks again,

Doug

Comment by Tony Roddam on July 2, 2016 at 2:48am

Hi Doug,

I drilled four radius holes in the corners and then ran an Olfa knife between the holes. This worked well for me. Tried a Dremel but I found it a bit of a handful - not enough experience on this tool. As a complete beginner I found the Olfa knife simpler to use and easier to guide. 

Cheers,
Tony

Comment by Doug Wagner on June 18, 2016 at 11:20pm

Thanks John. I really appreciate the information.

Comment by John Burns on June 18, 2016 at 1:01pm

I used a Dremel tool with a cut off disc.  A right angle adapter for the Dremel tool is very helpful to add control.  If you cut inside the line then after cutting you can use the disc to "sand" to the line.

Comment by Doug Wagner on June 16, 2016 at 5:57am

Great video, Frank!  Thanks so much.  I really appreciate it.

Doug

Comment by Frank A Pisz on June 15, 2016 at 10:57pm

Hi Doug!  John Croke made a U-tube presentation on this subject in his Homebuilt Help Tip #14 which can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hGigHoKUoI&feature=youtu.be     Might help you.  Frank

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