I am at that stage of starting on the fiberglass body, I am looking for recommendation on tools to cut out the holes on the body.
I was thinking a trim router or a handheld Reciprocating saw, or does some one have a better way of doing it.
Thanks
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I am at that stage of starting on the fiberglass body, I am looking for recommendation on tools to cut out the holes on the body.
I was thinking a trim router or a handheld Reciprocating saw, or does some one have a better way of doing it.
Thanks
An adjustable speed Rotozip Style Tool works the best, but you need to have a firm grip & two good hands is a plus.
An adjustable speed Jig Style Saw is also very helpful along with a 90 degree cut off wheel or pneumatic body shop saw is good too.
(Use A Fine Tooth Blade For Metal)
You will also need hole saws in various sizes as well.
Take Your Time & Go Slow & You'll Be Fine!
Last edited by GoDadGo; 05-13-2018 at 09:26 AM.
If I had to pick just one....I would go Roto Zip with the tile bit. But I don't use it myself. I use a cutoff wheel, carbide burr, air hack-saw, hole cut bits, Dremel, stick with sand paper, 6in grinder, 9in grinder, Orbital sander......I think that's about it....da bat
Thanks, I already have the Dremel, stick with sandpaper, 6" grinder, orbital sander,
I think I will get the RotoZip and air reciprocating hack saw, and I should be ready for the task!
Don't forget the mini-belt sander! I used mine yesterday to open up the side pipe cutouts and it worked very well. I marked the "new" opening with tape and used the sander to work my way out to the mark. Very controlled and manageable. Of course, this wouldn't be the tool to use to make the original holes.
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For straight lines, I like to use a cut off wheel.
For curves, a Roto-Zip works the best. I'm kinda cheap, and reluctant to buy an expensive tool for one job. I bought a small package of bits and chucked them in to a drill motor. That was many years ago, and I think I still have the rest of the bits, unused, in my tool box.
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My recommendation for a tool when working in fiberglass is a jumpsuit that will keep the glass splinters off your body, as well as a comfortable well fitting dust mask.
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After it is all said and done and you find yourself itching do the following:
Shower and wash the itching areas (Not Eyes / Skin Only) down with vinegar.
It's an old trick that helped ditch the itch when we once build fiberglass fishing skiffs.
Sorry about the rhyme, but it's late and I'm up again.
Last edited by GoDadGo; 05-14-2018 at 02:22 AM.