make a hole

6673 · Post by **6673** » Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:11 pm

Hi all,

I need to make an elongated slit about 5/8" L x 5/16" W on the underside of my fabric wing to accommodate two adjacent 5/16" OD tubes. What is the best way to do this?

Nick

6673 · Post by **6673** » Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:12 pm

Forgot to add the fabric is Ceconite (101).

6898 · Post by **6898** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 7:20 am

Hi Nick,
I've never done this but they say to do that with a soldering iron and a tip that would be used for that type of cut. Good luck I'm sure the fabric people will chime in for you.

6673 · Post by **6673** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:45 am

Thanks, Jeff.

Post by **6643** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:25 pm

You should put a fabric patch on the area to double the thickness, then you can melt a hole with the soldering iron. The Ceconite manual will have specifics.

6673 · Post by **6673** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:29 pm

Thanks, John. I was afraid of that answer.

Now I have to buy a bunch of chemicals that I don't have. But, should be fun and a learning experience!

Post by **6643** » Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:12 am

6673 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:29 pmNow I have to buy a bunch of chemicals that I don't have.

Maybe you can find someone who already has the stuff. You only need a tiny amount.

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