[Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass

[Jeff Scarbrough]

On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 9:42 AM,  <eric at 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.