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  • 02-05-2009, 09:49 PM
    IguanaMama
    How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    Hi! I am wondering what the best way to make ventilation holes in the plastic sweater boxes is? Do you use a soldering iron, or do you drill the hole? If you drill, then what size/type drill bit do I get. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!
  • 02-05-2009, 09:51 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    A soldering iron would be the easiest, fastest way to do it without risking to crack the plastic like you would with a drill.
  • 02-05-2009, 09:51 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    All I can tell you is that I screwed up a tub by using a drill.
  • 02-05-2009, 09:54 PM
    wilomn
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    With the force of my mind alone I focus a narrow beam and melt a perfect circle 1/8 of an inch in diameter. I can do this hundred or thousands of times in a row, so many many times have I done so.

    Or I use a soldering iron.
  • 02-05-2009, 09:57 PM
    ARamos8
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    Hmmm. A dremel at 30,000 rpms works like a champ for me. :D
  • 02-06-2009, 01:05 PM
    Darkice
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    I use a drill all the time and have never cracked a tub. You just need the right kind of bit. The flat wood spade bits work great. The ones with the point in the middle and the spikes on the outside.
  • 02-06-2009, 01:14 PM
    stevenkeogh
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    I've heard people saying DO NOT USE A DRILL!!
    But I have used them and never cracked a tub.
    If you know how to use a drill properly then use it. It is by far the quickest and cleanest way. You just pick up the shavings after.
    -Steven
  • 02-06-2009, 01:17 PM
    wilomn
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    I've used a drill as well but you have to be careful not to leave any sharp curls of plastic on the inside of the tub. I like the soldering iron because it just melts the plastic and creates nothing sharp.

    The fumes aren't real good for you so it's best done outdoors.
  • 02-06-2009, 01:31 PM
    TMoore
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    I've been using the tip of a hot gluegun. I'm sure a soldering iron works better but until I get one the gluegun gets the job done.
  • 02-06-2009, 01:31 PM
    stevenkeogh
    Re: How do you make holes in sweater boxes...
    Run a razor blade over the holes on the inside of the tub and nothing jagged will be left. And no fumes.
    -Steven
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