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Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 1/25/2000, 11:30 am
In Response To: Re: Safest way to cut hatches? (Rehd)

Of course, YOU are right. Keep spinning blades away from your kayak.

> 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
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Earl Bailey -- 1/25/2000, 6:27 pm
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Tony -- 1/25/2000, 5:59 pm
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Tony -- 1/25/2000, 6:11 pm
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Rehd -- 1/25/2000, 11:01 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 11:06 am
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Rehd -- 1/25/2000, 11:17 am
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 11:30 am
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Toby M. Ebens -- 1/25/2000, 1:28 pm
Re: Safest way to cut hatches?
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2000, 1:38 pm
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Toby M. Ebens -- 1/26/2000, 1:32 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 1/25/2000, 9:55 am
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Kent LeBoutillier -- 1/24/2000, 8:29 pm
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Johnnie McNeely -- 1/25/2000, 3:24 am
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deeds -- 1/25/2000, 11:53 am
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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