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Cutting tool

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Topic: Cutting tool

Posted By: Hoodoo
Subject: Cutting tool
Date Posted: 27 October 2011 at 3:51pm

Wich tool is best suited to cut the kevlar hull of the L28? I need to cut a hole in my port cockpit seat to install a Lewmar window.
Thanks

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Posted By: Jon167
Date Posted: 27 October 2011 at 11:22pm

rotozip with spiral bit

Posted By: Mad Max
Date Posted: 03 November 2011 at 6:49pm

I used a sawzall with fine hacksaw blade. Drill the 4 corners first with a drill diameter to match the radius of the corners.

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Dick #122

Posted By: Hoodoo
Date Posted: 03 November 2011 at 9:33pm

I like that technique. Thanks!

Posted By: Jon167
Date Posted: 03 November 2011 at 11:22pm

the only thing that worries me about a sawzall is the vibration can have a bad effect with gelcoat chipping and cracking.........just my 2cents

Posted By: Mad Max
Date Posted: 04 November 2011 at 5:04pm

Another option which works great on fiberglass is a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder using a thin fiber disk for cutting steel. Lots of dust.

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Dick #122