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Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:15:14 -0500
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References: <OF39BBD232.A5767857-ON85257B59.004ACBAC-85257B59.004C646E@mail.megageek.com> <CAO8Q7CPTJdNgcHk+t6wp33FV6vPTs0Fd2hD_io_D6eDee6y0Yw@mail.gmail.com>
If you're going to cut it up, I'd use a recip saw with a medium blade, and
wear a mask and saftey glasses like Jeff suggested.

On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 9:01 AM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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