Hole cutting

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I'm finishing my first jibsail for my Cape Dory 31 - it's a Sailrite kit. I'm at the point of installing the sewn 1 1/4" rings to reinforce the head and tack. I have a hole cutter but it doesn't seem to be able to cut through the many layers of Dacron at the head and tack. What to do?: 
1. carefully cut out each layer of Dacron with an exacto knife
2. drill the hole with a hole cutter
3. other

Thanks,

Dick Spangler

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Dick Spangler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 05 April 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dick Spangler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hole cutting Posted: 05 April 2012 at 6:11pm
	I'm finishing my first jibsail for my Cape Dory 31 - it's a Sailrite kit. I'm at the point of installing the sewn 1 1/4" rings to reinforce the head and tack. I have a hole cutter but it doesn't seem to be able to cut through the many layers of Dacron at the head and tack. What to do?: 1. carefully cut out each layer of Dacron with an exacto knife 2. drill the hole with a hole cutter 3. other Thanks, Dick Spangler

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3007	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 April 2012 at 8:16am
	You need a cutting (rubber) block. Put the block on concrete and then use a 3 pound deadblow hammer to hit the hole cutter. If done this way it will go right through the fabric assembly. Have you looked at the videos on our website under the hole cutters? http://www.sailrite.com/Hole-Cutters-for-Fabric-Holes-for-Grommets-Fasteners-Streaming-Video
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

Dick Spangler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 05 April 2012 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dick Spangler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2014 at 8:49pm
	After two years, I think it's about time that I say thanks! BTW, the sail turned out great.