How To Cut Holes In Pui Door Panel

It will cut a nice clean hole.

How to cut holes in pui door panel.

File out each hole and test fit a clip. Set your depth on the dremel so the bit goes through the plastic with only the non fluted tip protruding through to the other side. Fit the latch and faceplate into the door. Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate.

Drill out a big and small hole and file out the material in between. Cutting out the big staple holes can be accomplished by finding a drill bit as wide as the original big staple mounting holes on the old panels. Roto zip bits have a round tip with no flutes. I am replacing the rears first.

Holding the drill steady to prevent wobbling drill through the door until the tip of the pilot bit emerges from the other side of the door. I have installed on a screen door before but not sure if it s even possible to make a cut out of the glass without shattering it. Finish drilling the hole from that side of the door. I have a small glass panel door off my kitchen that would be the perfect spot to install a pet door.

Sharpen your tool again if it seems to be getting dull. Insert a 2 1 8 inch hole saw into your drill and position the pilot bit on the mark you made on the face of the door. Has anyone ever attempted this. Cut you a template circle the diameter you want your opening out of some scrap wood.

Use a rotozip bit in the dremel. The door is about 28 wide and 81 high with a 4 wooden frame around all sides thanks. I have a 69 with deluxe interior. Any pics of your handy work.

I will be replacing the door panels. After the excess is cut away use the sill panels as guides to make the final cuts. Door panel installation. Is there a template where they should be cut.

Some are pre drilled in the cardboard backing and not in the vinyl and some are not. After you cut a few holes clean out the vinyl circles that will build up inside your cutting tool. What did you use to cut your holes for the window cranks. Now press the sharpened end against the vinyl where you want the hole with moderate pressure and spin the drill.

Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners.