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How to cut fiberglass console to install electronics?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:34 pm
Need to install a few things into my boats console and want to be sure that I use the correct tool to prevent splintering and get a good cut. What tool should I use?
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Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:35 pm to poochie
Dremel
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:38 pm to poochie
Use a Dremel, or drill with a large bit, let the blade do the work don't push hard.
Also, it will splinter and break some no matter what. You can always mix a small batch up and coat the back/edges if you desire.
Also, it will splinter and break some no matter what. You can always mix a small batch up and coat the back/edges if you desire.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:43 pm to poochie
Roto-Zip, if you have one, if not a jig saw and used masking tape so you wont scratch your console.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:49 pm to poochie
make sure to wear eye protection and a dust mask.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:51 pm to greasemonkey
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make sure to wear eye protection and a dust mask.
A fine blade on a jig saw has done it for us, get some extra just in case. Silicone whatever you install too.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:53 pm to hogdaddy
Both good advice but if you use a jigsaw, get an abrasive blade not a saw blade. The blade' s edge will look more like sandpaper than saw teeth. If your cutting rectangles, cut the short sides first if you can't support the drop piece. This will minimize breakout on the final cut.
Rotozip is a badass little tool. You can also use something like a fein tool. I'm not sure what they are called (fein is a brand name).
Rotozip is a badass little tool. You can also use something like a fein tool. I'm not sure what they are called (fein is a brand name).
Posted on 6/28/14 at 4:57 pm to DLauw
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You can also use something like a fein tool
We stressed on what to use twice so far and I have one of those in my shop. Except for round edges it should work well.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:00 pm to QuietTiger
What's the dif between dremil and rotozip?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:01 pm to DLauw
Before cutting, Make sure you have the needed space behind. Take picture of everything you plan to install and print them out real size. Move them around to get everything in the right place.
Once you do that, put down some masking tape over the area you plan to cut and make it. Best thing to cut is a hole saw. You can buy a set at Harbor Freight for $5. Make your cut, remove tape and install.
The tape keeps the gelcoat from busting up.
Once you do that, put down some masking tape over the area you plan to cut and make it. Best thing to cut is a hole saw. You can buy a set at Harbor Freight for $5. Make your cut, remove tape and install.
The tape keeps the gelcoat from busting up.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:02 pm to poochie
Rotozip is heavier duty will last longer
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