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Old 08-06-2003 | 11:55 AM
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Question What power tool do I need???

I am building a new Magnum and before it goes into the paint shop I want to cut all of the holes out for the hardware. Things like pop up cleats, vents, nav light, and things like that. I want to be able to make nice clean cuts and I know there is a power tool out there that will work the best, I just don't know what it is? Please Help.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 12:14 PM
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The best I've found is an IngersalRand air saw, looks like a mini sawsall. Perfect cuts every time.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 12:24 PM
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Thanks, I've got one of those, I was just woundering if there was something that was kind of like a router. The thing I don't like about the air saw is I will go through blades every five minutes when cutting fiberglass. I guess that is just part of it.Thanks for the help.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 01:07 PM
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Router with carbide bits works really well. I usually use masking tape to cover where I want to cut and use a black marker on the masking tape to cut to the right size and shape.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks Mach1 I'll give that a try. Sounds like what I was looking for.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 04:29 PM
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the "rotozip" is what i think your talking about.
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Old 08-06-2003 | 07:35 PM
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you are correct Puder
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Old 08-07-2003 | 05:06 PM
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a Roto zip is a bit braking pain to use hard to control because it isnt powerful enough when cutting fiberglass try the router with carbide and you will be a lot happier
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Old 08-07-2003 | 08:53 PM
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I use Black&Decker (DeWalt) version of the "Rotozip" and have cut about 1/4 fiberglass on 1/2 plywood-(total 3/4") with good results using the carbide bit that they recommend for drywall. The tile cutter bit works very well also - just slower. --- Jer
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Old 08-08-2003 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks guy's I'll try them both and am sure I will wind up using both before it is all over. The roto-zip will probably be better for the hard to reach areas. As soon as all of the hardware arrives, then I'll start cutting.
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