Could you use a SOB file? Oops - I mean b*****d. 
how to cut a oblong hole
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Avtrician
Rub chalk (or soap) in to the file, it will prevent the teeth getting loaded with aluminium. (Note the correct spelling of Aluminium... )
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Stump
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I've used a router with a carbide tipped 3/8 rabbet bit to join to drilled holes. With a guide fence you get a very nice machined look and a perfectly straight line
Can't believe no one's suggested a hole stretcher....
I keep a piece of 1 inch sidewalk chalk in each toolbox's file drawer. 3-4 strokes on the aluminum and then one across the chalk.
TwoBrittanys
aka itsbent
Why go through all that and not be happy with the result. Can't you just use eye bolts for tie downs? There is also a guy on eBay selling exactly what you are trying to make.
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Both Joyce and I have Givi racks. When we are not using the Givi trunks and want to use the racks to carry cooler or such.
I`ve drilled 1/8" holes in all 4 corners and threaded 1"key rings thru to use as attachment points for straps or bungees. Should also work for flat racks?
Don
I`ve drilled 1/8" holes in all 4 corners and threaded 1"key rings thru to use as attachment points for straps or bungees. Should also work for flat racks?
Don
thanks but, i'm good on holes!
Me again, wonder if I could use a jig saw withs a metal(fine)blade this is 1/4 thick alum.
Throttlejockey
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Sure. Just drill a hole on each end of the size you want the slot to be and cut the rest out with the jig saw.
You probably don't want too fine of a blade or it will load up with aluminum.
You probably don't want too fine of a blade or it will load up with aluminum.
lddave
been there
Spray the jig saw blade with WD 40 while you are cutting and it will not load up with the aluminum .
The real question to ask is, "What tools and skills do you have?" Then a good response can be given.
Mike
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