Cutting Switch Panel

[mark_53]

Has anyone had to cut their MK1 electrical panel to install new switches?  Doe it cut without chipping?

[KWKloeber]

Use a roto-zip (or a roto-zip bit in a Dremel works very well) or a fine-toothed sabre saw blade (eg. bi metal, 32 tpi blade.)

kk

[Mike and Joanne Stimmler]

I was able to drill holes in mine.

[Ron Hill]

Guys : if you use Ken's saber saw suggestion to cut anything that may chip, make sure that you have a down cutting saw blade!!

A thought

[Noah]

Whatever method you use, tape both sides of the area, mark the cut on the tape, and cut through the tape.

[KWKloeber]

Guys : if you use Ken's saber saw suggestion to cut anything that may chip, make sure that you have a down cutting saw blade!!

A thought

I've never had laminate chip when using a ferrous metal cutting blade and going slow.  A wood blade, yes. 
Also some sabre saws (orbital cut) cut on only the up stroke -- they move the blade aft (away from the cut) on the down stroke.

k