[rebeccaramos]

For DIY install of the "seat back protector" or "cargo side panel protectors", the installation calls for a Rotabroach cutter. The tool is for cutting holes in the seat back (8mm) or cargo side panel (6mm) for inserting snap hardware or rivets, respectively.

Before I perform the actual install, I tested the Rotabroach cutter on a piece of vinyl siding. Photos as follows:

1. 8mm cutter (top left), 6mm cutter (top right), small washer for arbor with small cutters, large washer for arbor with large cutters, arbor that attaches to a handheld power drill
2. assembled arbor with small washer and 8mm cutter (the cutters are very sharp)
3. pilot hole with 1/8" drill bit (left) and 8mm hole with arbor & 8mm cutter

The pilot hole and arbor keeps the hole centered while cutting. Yes, the Rotabroach cutter made a nice clean hole and does no reqiure much pressure. It would be prudent to clean the cutter head after each hole.

The only place that I found online for the cutters was directly with Blair Equipment or via Amazon. The cutters came in a 3 pack, unfortunately. I'll sell the cutters and arbor when done.

Order information for Blair:​

Rotabroach Arbor (11122)​

8mm Rotabroach Cutters (11208-3)​

6mm Rotabroach Cutters (11206-3)​

 

[phillipsmichael]

For DIY install of the "seat back protector" or "cargo side panel protectors", the installation calls for a Rotabroach cutter. The tool is for cutting holes in the seat back (8mm) or cargo side panel (6mm) for inserting snap hardware or rivets, respectively.

Good info.

 

[margaret17]

Good info.

Excellent and thanks/going to get the tools above so it looks good as new in 5yrs ?

Sorry/meant too quote dudecs ?

 

[madison38]

Excellent, thanks. I've ordered the parts and a cutter set from Amazon. We'll see how it all goes together. I got a cutter kit that starts at 8mm, but I'm not planning to do the side panel protectors so I should be fine and I have other use for the cutters so it was worth the expense. I appreciate the info!

 

[aarondixon]

I was thinking about getting these but the dealer quoted me about $500 installed and the parts are barely over $100, so if/when I get them, I absolutely will be doing a self-install, thanks for the info..

 

[margaret17]

Hey guys/gals on the seat back protectors I took a look at the ‘install instruction’ posted here (mine came with none) and in my opinion the instructions are way over kill for me and I cut out about half and I still think the install is easy-peasey and they provide great protection and are not going anywhere ? / anyways, wanted to share my .02 ?

 

[rebeccaramos]

Hey guys/gals on the seat back protectors I took a look at the ‘install instruction’ posted here (mine came with none) and in my opinion the instructions are way over kill for me and I cut out about half and I still think the install is easy-peasey and they provide great protection and are not going anywhere ? / anyways, wanted to share my .02 ?

I just finished installing my seat back protectors. I posted a separate thread with more info. Correct, it is not difficult and having the right tools always help. If you are OCD, you may wish to go slowly at first.

 

[everetttroy]

I didn't use a rotabroach for my seatback install. I used a 3mm drill bit then used step bits from Harbor Freight tool. Used the smallest bit for the first cut, second but for another step and then the third but to the 5/16th step and called it a day. 5/16ths is 8mm. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-pie...oated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-91616.html