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Neat Holes

When I need to form a hole in balsa sheeted areas of my airplane. I use a brass tube of the correct diameter and then I bevel the inside surface of the end with a hobby knife to form a sharp cutting edge. I place it on the model surface and press lightly while twisting. The tube cuts a clean hole that’s perfect for installing fueling fittings or clearance holes for access to screws. Phillip...

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