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Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
By:Rehd
Date: 1/25/2000, 11:17 am
In Response To: Re: Safest way to cut hatches? (Ross Leidy)

> If the line of 1/16" holes are close enough, you can simple push the
> saber-saw blade through them without too much effort. Then with the saw
> fully seated, start the cut.

> Ross

Hi Ross, Of course you are right, but, I believe we have blundered here. I was thinking Dean said he had a Jig Saw, and just re-read the post. I believe he's talking about a Skil Saw. Definitely NOT doable. Dean, if you've got only a skill saw, then you're better off using the handle w/blade. I doubt if the coping saw blade will be strong enough to cut straight. Would probably bend. If Possible, a good Jig Saw can be picked up for about $20 to $30. That would be the best way. Sorry about the confusion on my part. Just got up and haven't had my coffee and not wearing my glasses. It's HELL getting old.

Rehd

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Safest way to cut hatches?
Dean Trexel -- 1/22/2000, 8:57 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Jerry weinraub -- 2/6/2000, 1:09 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Earl Bailey -- 1/25/2000, 6:27 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Tony -- 1/25/2000, 5:59 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Tony -- 1/25/2000, 6:11 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Rehd -- 1/25/2000, 11:01 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 11:06 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Rehd -- 1/25/2000, 11:17 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 11:30 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Toby M. Ebens -- 1/25/2000, 1:28 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 1:38 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Toby M. Ebens -- 1/26/2000, 1:32 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 1/25/2000, 9:55 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Kent LeBoutillier -- 1/24/2000, 8:29 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Johnnie McNeely -- 1/25/2000, 3:24 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
deeds -- 1/25/2000, 11:53 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Shawn Baker -- 1/25/2000, 4:28 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Chris in Cajun Country -- 1/24/2000, 10:47 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Pete Roszyk -- 1/22/2000, 10:31 pm