[Public-List] Public-List Digest, Vol 3455, Issue 1

[Mike Lehman via Public-List]

Using a multi-tool is the easiest way to remove old hoses by simply cutting
them. Mine is a battery operated Craftsman which works great except it is
very noisy.

On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 7:00 PM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I agree with William.  I bought a multi-tool a couple of years ago and it
> quickly became my favorite.  It makes smooth and surprisingly precise cuts
> through fiberglass. Get a good brand and a variety of quality blades - you
> are going to find yourself using it often.
> Oh, and those triangular sanding attachments make great detail sanders
> getting into tight corners.
>
>
> Cheers,  Rod
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: William Dirks via Public-List
> Date:12-04-2017 4:08 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org, public-list-request at lists.alberg30.org
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Public-List Digest, Vol 3455, Issue 1
>
> I had to do a lot of cutting of fiberglass on my boat last year and
> found that an oscillating tool creates much less mess than any tool
> with a spinning blade.  I used a cheap oscillating tool that I got
> from H$rb at r Fr*&ght and replacement blades that were on sale at
> W at lm$rt.  A grinder or wheel on a drill would have cut somewhat
> faster, and I would have gone through fewer blades, but the minimal
> amount of dust produced is well worth it. In addition to creating less
> dust, an oscillating tool also doesn't throw it into the air like a
> grinding disc does.  It would also help to have a vacuum running
> nearby to remove any dust you create.
>
> >     You are correct to consider removing the shelf and cutting out the
> > current knee and tabbing. Glass is not an easy cut and a diamond blade
> helps
> >
> > but is not essential with the small amount of cutting for removal of a
> knee.
> >
> > Even a 4" grinder will cut things out for you. You will find though. that
> > there will be dust everywhere, right back to the icebox, regardless of
> the
> > tools you use for cutting and smoothing. That means you should take
> > everything you don't want to get glass dust on it out of the boat before
> you
> >
> > start.
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