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Re: cutting masnoite

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Subject: Re: cutting masnoite
From: "Jane Burdekin" <burdekij@bvsd.k12.co.us>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 04:56:33 -0600
Ken,
I usually use a small hand jig saw.  I have an old one from Sears that I
got about 25 years ago.  Good luck. 

Jane 
'67 GT6

> 
> 
> I am attempting to "remanufacture" four of the interior panels in the TR3
> and purchased a sheet of 1/8" masonite for the base.  Every time I try to
> cut it with the reciprocating saw or the sawzall it either rips or the
edge
> "balls up" and makes a sloppy cut.
> 
> Does anyone have a good suggestion to make these cuts, particularly the
> curves.  I seem to get a nice cut with a circular saw and a very thin
blade,
> but this will not work on the curves.
> 
> TIA
> 
> kengano@advant.com
> downstate illinois
> 1959 TR3A TS57756L
> 1958 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB

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