Installing New Gauge in Electroluminescent Panel

[Eric Johnson]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson" wrote:

Thanks for the thoughts. FYI, the electroluminescent panel in our 84FC has a
top vinyl layer on top of a non-metallic substrate. I'm well away from the
luminescent display lines and the electrical connections to the display so don't
think I'll do any damage to the panel. A BB friend suggested offline that I cut
the vinyl with a sharp blade and then use a hole saw at very low rpm to keep
from damaging anything. That may be the best idea if I can find a hole saw that
will fit a 2.06 inch diameter gauge body.

Eric Johnson
84FC35SBWLII

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> I'm installing a new gauge in an empty spot on our 84FC35 instrument panel
(this is a Wanderlodge II which doesn't have all of the instruments other FC's
have). I need to cut a 2 inch hole in the panel.
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> I have the panel free and can see that it's clear below. Question is: Has
anyone cut a hole for a gauge in one of these panels? If so, let me know if you
have any tips on how to do it. My plan at this point is to drill a number of
small holes around the perimeter of the circle and then join them with a small
Dremel cutting tool.
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> Eric Johnson
> 84FC35SBWLII
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