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Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:41 -0400
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On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 9:42 AM,  <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
> Ok, I have a 23' sailboat that I need to get rid of.  Here are my
> options...
>
> If I cut it, can I use a chainsaw without damaging the saw (I'm not that
> concerned about the blade, I'll just use an old one.)
>
> If I wet the boat as I'm cutting, will this damage the saw?

I'd be worried about my lungs.  I imagine there'd be lots of fibrous
dust.  Bad for you and your tool.

What about busting it with a hammer into smaller pieces?  Maybe an air
chisel and wide-blade implement?

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.
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