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In Response To: Use a router, but make a jig so it CAN NOT get out of control 
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() If you want it to look like it was a factory machining job make a jig that you can clamp to the mast and a template to guide the router bit. You want a bit with a top bearing to follow your template. A carbide milling bit would be nice but you won't find one with a bearing to follow your template. All the work is in the jig and template. The actual machining will take a couple of minutes.
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- expanding mast gate
- How much material do you need to remove?
- Do you have rigger locally available?
- How about a pneumatic cutoff tool?
- I'm old tech and would try to use a drill and metal hack saw blade.
- Use a router, but make a jig so it CAN NOT get out of control
- Router with a guide and a carbide end mill.
- You can get an attachment for a Dremel