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Topic: What to use to Cut and Sand fiberglass....?
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 1605
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-07-2002 11:39 PM
   
I just received my 429 scoop today 
and it unfortunately has an outer lip (MAS makes it that way in case some people would rather bondo it into the hood to flow -- boohoo! just bolt it on! haha)Sooooooo, since Im bolting it on (there are 6 brackets on the inside of the scoop), I will be cutting the outer lip:
What do you guys recommend using to cut the lip and then what do you guys recommend to sand the cut edges smooth....? (I will be painting the scoop black even though it already has the black coat finish -- itll look nicer with fresh paint anyways) thanks a lot, have a good one  ------------------
CrAzY Dan~
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 491
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C. C. S. A.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-08-2002 12:07 AM
Any saw will cut it. use a very fine blade. It will splinter so cut about 1/8 inch from where you want your finish edge then sand or file to 1/32 then use a fine paper then wet sand with about 1200 . use a face mask and eye protection. cover all of your skin. Dont cut near a flame.[This message has been edited by lyle29464 (edited 01-08-2002).]
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 558
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-08-2002 01:08 AM
I prefer to use a cutoff tool. Leaves a nice edge and doesn't chance splinters. But a VERY fine saw will work fine.
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 261
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Registered: May 2001
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posted 01-08-2002 06:00 PM
i have to agree with the others cuttoff wheel or fine blade saw. finsh shape it with sandpaper like you would when sanding the body when preping for paint.
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 1605
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-08-2002 10:44 PM
Thanks a lot guys!  ------------------
CrAzY Dan~
1965 Coupe "BeeBop" 200ci Straight "6"~2.77 3-spd w/Hurst Shifter~Pertronix Elec. Ign.~Flamethrower Coil~Flex-Fan~Clifford 6-2 Header~26" Smithys~3" chrome tips~'85 T-Bird TC buckets~'66 guages
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1946
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-08-2002 11:10 PM
Dan,
For the Boss9 scoop I was going to suggest using a chain saw or a lumberjacks cross cut saw, but since everybody else suggests using a air cut off wheel I'll just agree with them. Do stay upwind from the dust, wear a respirator when cutting or sanding. Mike
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 3431
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-09-2002 03:26 AM
I kinda figure Dan doesn't own a bodyshop and may not have a cutoff wheel... you can use any woodsaw, handsaw, jigsaw or circular saw... use a fine blade and cut slowly. The poor old 7 1/4" circular saw i have cuts thick aluminum with a plywood blade, thick steel with a fiber metal cutoff wheel, and sheetmetal with a slotted steel blade... a very versatile tool.
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