best tool to cut ride plate?

[Bonzia Bob]

What's a good radius for the D-cut? I was planning on cutting back to the steering nozzle pivot.

Gallon paint can lid.

 

[Cannibal]

Why didn't I think to put it in my CNC, stupid me, I just used a jig saw. :loser:

 

[x2 frank]

We cut flightplan Dan's back to the steering pivot.Made the cut 5 1/2 in. wide.Gonna find how good this week or weekend.Gonna ride the secret spot.The blade I used was a 24 teeth per inch bi-metal blade took all of about 5 mins. to cut also cut a spare plate for my x-2.

 

[Waternut]

If you haven't already cut your plate, I have a 7" angle grinder to cut it flush and then I used an air die grinder to cut the curves. I think a jigsaw with a metal bit would be better for the curve though. If nothing else, the jigsaw would be much quieter and cleaner.

 

[NVJAY775]

Local machine shop charged me $37.50 to cut 2 plates. Super smooth cuts.