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Old 03-25-2019, 07:29 AM
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Default Adding a G5 .. Anyone used this punch [on a painted panel]?

I'm adding a G5 to my setup ... anyone used this punch on a painted panel? If so, how did it go? Thanks for any feedback

https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=123C
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Old 03-25-2019, 07:37 AM
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I've used the punch a couple times and it works well. Not specifically for the G-5, but it shouldn't matter. There is also a hole pattern template to help get the mounting holes in the correct location; not needed for the G-5, I don't think.
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Old 03-25-2019, 07:38 AM
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I watched a video and it looks painless but my panel is already painted and my main worry is whether or not it will damage the surface on the painted side.
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Old 03-25-2019, 08:56 AM
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Some good masking tape should help preclude damage.
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Old 03-25-2019, 09:00 AM
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There's overhang from the instrument around the edges of the hole size. Even if you marred the paint a bit, I think it would be covered by the face of the G5.
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Old 03-25-2019, 09:21 AM
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I spoke with ATS, nice people. The tech said to just reverse it so the cutting edge is on the paint side.

Sounds like it's going to work! I'm going to test on scrap.

Thanks for the feedback
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you have not already ordered!

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Why not something like this and save a few $$. I've used before on sheet metal with great results.

https://www.amazon.com/MIBRO-460271-.../dp/B001C00ZRK

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you have not already ordered!

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Or fly over to Slobovia (MS71, just north of Jackson MS) for lunch, & you can borrow my neighbor's before heading home.

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Old 03-25-2019, 02:30 PM
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Thanks for the offers!

I did order one, but big thanks for offering to lend me yours
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