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Air Ride Suspensions Q & A
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chopedmazda   +1y
since my last is yeager my buddy told me i should make a jagermeister bottle into my switchbox. it will only be 2 switches front and back. and i was wondering how i could get the switches to be mounted in there. any help is great help maybe some pics aswell
draggindakota   +1y
If you are running normal toggle switches, get a set of glass bits from the hardware store (about $13) to drill out the holes for the shank. You're goin to need to cut an access on the back side to get the switches in. I diamond wet/dry tile blade should work for that.
chopedmazda   +1y

what if i put two rocker switches in it couldnt i just then cut out like two little rectangles and stick those in?
standamantx   +1y


---------------------------------------------Originally posted by yota4lifewhat if i put two rocker switches in it couldnt i just then cut out like two little rectangles and stick those in?---------------------------------------------you run the risk of cracking the glas with right angles, circles are easier, but you need to be very careful. You could take it to a glass cutter, Someone who makes custom glas tops for tables or something like that. I'm sure you could find a glass guy somewere.
getto   +1y

any glass shop around your way that cuts mirrors should be able to accomodate you , i used to drill mirrors for switch plates in houses when i did flat glass, but there is always a chance it will break. but that just means u got to drink another bottle!
chopedmazda   +1y

why does the glass crack easier with right angles
gravity5   +1y

You can get glass waterjet cut, and that is the best way for complex shapes and what not.  I do it all the time at work for High end Homes and all of their strange custom glass art requests.
chopedmazda   +1y

i might just try and cut it myself it doesnt hurt to try something. if im gonna do it i really want rocker switches not a big fan of toggles anymore. what if i get a set of smaller glass bits drill four holes one for each corner of the toggle then cut a straight line to connect each hole. if that make sense. might aswell try it
Slappy Mc Nasty   +1y


---------------------------------------------Originally posted by yota4lifewhy does the glass crack easier with right angles---------------------------------------------a circle is much stronger than a box with angles. stress is distrubuted easier in a circular form, not so much in a square or rectangle form.

have you thought of maybe using a jager tin for a box? its the same shape, easier to cut out for the switches and youll have less of a problem explaining the ole "open container" to a cop if you get pulled over.

chopedmazda   +1y

never seen the jager tin. and i dont drink as it is so i shouldnt have a problem telling a cop and most of them are cool around here anyway