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jet
03-13-2011, 12:39 PM
Ready to start cutting the old stringers out. What tools did you use and why?? Any important things I need to be aware of? Thanks guys. Jet
beast 496
03-13-2011, 02:06 PM
I use a 4" air grinder/cut off saw with a 4" diamond blade cutting saw. These are specifically made for cutting fiberglass. Jamestown distributing has them for sale. The air grinder I have uses 15 CFM of air so a large compessor is needed. You can install the blades on an electric grinder / cut off saw but the fiberglass dust is extreamly abrasive and will ruin the motor if used for extended period of time. Still would probably be the cheaper buying two electric's verses one air. Good luck Al
c43amg
03-13-2011, 05:47 PM
Ready to start cutting the old stringers out. What tools did you use and why?? Any important things I need to be aware of? Thanks guys. Jet

cutoff wheel, bfh and pry bars
87SunSportMikeyD
03-14-2011, 11:00 AM
Wow sounds like you are making good progress. Don't forget a pic or two!
wotan2525
03-14-2011, 12:40 PM
I appreciate the updates but maybe keep it all in one thread?
Okie Boarder
03-14-2011, 12:44 PM
Sawzall with a long blade works fairly well also.
jet
03-14-2011, 01:02 PM
wotan, I understand, but if I ask a question on that thread it only goes out to the people who have replied to it. And others who have already read that thread may not open it up again and I needed it to be open to all, to get more of a reaction and more help. It wast an update just a tool question. Sorry