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• Laser cutting - flood2 12:33:41 12/23/21 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by viridian on December 22, 2021 at 15:56:33

  Laser cutting is the way to go for a clean and precise cut - I'm sure there must be engineering shops in your area that would offer that service.
  
  
  Regards Anthony
  
  "Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
  
  

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  • Happy holidays, Anthony and thank you. Must be Summer in your part of the world about now. nt - viridian 15:19:26 12/23/21 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Laser cutting posted by flood2 on December 23, 2021 at 12:33:41

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    • RE: Happy holidays, Anthony and thank you. Must be Summer in your part of the world about now. nt - flood2 15:34:47 12/23/21 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: Happy holidays, Anthony and thank you. Must be Summer in your part of the world about now. nt posted by viridian on December 23, 2021 at 15:19:26

      
      
      

      
      My pleasure Marty and compliments of the season to you and your family too. Yes it is Summer and getting very toasty indeed! It's weird at this time of year because of course the Christmas decorations and images are still what you expect for a Winter Christmas with some slight tweaks....
      Regards Anthony
      
      "Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
      
      

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      • Thanks! I needed that one. Nt - viridian 10:12:24 12/24/21 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Happy holidays, Anthony and thank you. Must be Summer in your part of the world about now. nt posted by flood2 on December 23, 2021 at 15:34:47

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      • Boy, that's an old surfboard. nt - alaskahiatt 22:55:00 12/23/21 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Happy holidays, Anthony and thank you. Must be Summer in your part of the world about now. nt posted by flood2 on December 23, 2021 at 15:34:47

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• RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? - ChesshireCat 12:03:16 12/23/21 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by viridian on December 22, 2021 at 15:56:33

  you need a piece of plywood bigger than an LP. Tack the rubber down to the plywood, and put it in a freezer for a day or so. To cut the hole there are several good ways to do it. I like the tin can method,but you need something of the right diameter that can be thin and sharp (even a hole saw). It's hard to cut rubber when it's soft, but frozen ; it cuts easily.
  A tin can with a hole saw adapter holding it will cut it. Use water as a lubricant. Drill press is the best way, but you can do it with a hand drill. Your looking for 3.76", and a 3 3/4" hole saw will do the job.
  gary
  Gary
  
  

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  • Thanks for the freezing tip. I should know that being from Alaska and also - alaskahiatt 23:01:37 12/23/21 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by ChesshireCat on December 23, 2021 at 12:03:16

    driving trucks in the Greenland winter. Those frozen tires with a flat spot can rattle the brain, until the tires warm up. You also have to adjust the rear view mirror after your butt warms up the front seat and you sink down.
    

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  • Thank you for the tip Gary. nt - viridian 12:29:29 12/23/21 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by ChesshireCat on December 23, 2021 at 12:03:16

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• Unlimber the 12 ga. )MT( - J. S. Bach 04:06:09 12/23/21 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by viridian on December 22, 2021 at 15:56:33

  
  
  Later Gator,
  Dave
  
  
  

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• You could try a tool like this . . . - alaskahiatt 17:37:46 12/22/21 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by viridian on December 22, 2021 at 15:56:33

  You might have to play with the amount of pressure, because rubber stretches as you apply force. Maybe several light passes instead of one hard pressure pass.

  • Manual Hole Cutter   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • RE: You could try a tool like this . . . - Ogsarg 09:03:08 12/24/21 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: You could try a tool like this . . . posted by alaskahiatt on December 22, 2021 at 17:37:46

    Attach the rubber to a surface using double-backed tape and then use that cutter. Will keep it from stretching.
    

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    • Good idea. Thanks. nt - alaskahiatt 09:08:43 12/24/21 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: You could try a tool like this . . . posted by Ogsarg on December 24, 2021 at 09:03:08

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  • That is really cool, thank you! nt - viridian 18:01:48 12/22/21 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: You could try a tool like this . . . posted by alaskahiatt on December 22, 2021 at 17:37:46

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• RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? - John Elison 17:09:30 12/22/21 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by viridian on December 22, 2021 at 15:56:33

  I'd probably use a compass to draw a 9.5-cm circle on the rubber mat. Then, I'd use one of those razor-sharp hobby knives to cut the rubber on the circle. Anyway, that's all I can think of at the moment.
  
  Good luck!
  John Elison
  

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  • RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? - Joe Backer 17:32:58 12/22/21 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by John Elison on December 22, 2021 at 17:09:30

    This maybe?
    
    https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2-81-in-Screw-Hole-Punch/1000596153
    
    
    

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    • Joe, I was thinking the same as John. That link is to a 9.5 mm punch, need cm. Nt - viridian 17:59:01 12/22/21 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: How would you cut a 9.5 cm hole in the center of a rubber mat? posted by Joe Backer on December 22, 2021 at 17:32:58

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