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   archyII | Feb 05, 2003 03:03am | #1

   Try this.

   http://www.kemlite.com/glasbord/glas_install_frp_panels.cfm

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   RichBeckman | Feb 05, 2003 05:06pm | #2

   I've cut it with a circular saw. Wear a dust mask and you need to take extra effort to support the sheet while you cut it. Glue it up with adhesive...I believe I used Liquid Nails and there might be a better choice, but I never had any problems with sheets coming down.

   Rich Beckman

   Another day, another tool.

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   WayneL5 | Feb 06, 2003 02:50am | #3

   I'm assuming you mean Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, but if you don't, then just ignore me.

   Abrasive blades work well -- a metal and diamond blade similar to a masonry blade.  Abrasive blades are available for jig saws, too.

   Don't wipe the dust of cut edges with your hands!  You'll inject little bits of glass fibers into your skin and it will itch like nothing has ever itched before.  (Can you tell I've had a bad experience?!)  If you do get fibers in your skin the way to get them out is to wrap a piece of duct tape inside out around your good hand and press it against your skin.  Like taking lint off a fine wool suit.  You just keep patting away until most of the fibers come out of your skin.

   I recommend light leather gloves when working with cut fiberglass.

   You can also purchase barrier cream from some safety supply companies.  You smear it on and it minimizes the fibers from getting into your skin.  Some folks apply it to their faces when before using a respirator or savety goggles to keep from working the fibers into the skin.

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   IMERC | Feb 10, 2003 11:13am | #4

   Whatsa fine wool suit?

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   UncleDunc | Feb 10, 2003 04:41pm | #5

   Which part of fine wool suit don't you understand? :)

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   IMERC | Feb 10, 2003 09:10pm | #6

   Fine, wool or suit. Take your pick.

   Okay so I admit I know what wool is.Got stopped when it came to fine and suit.

   Edited 2/10/2003 1:20:09 PM ET by IMERC

   Edited 2/10/2003 2:28:56 PM ET by IMERC

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   schris1313 | Feb 11, 2003 05:21am | #7

   I've cut FRP with a pair of Malco shears. It takes longer and your arm gets stronger but you're not getting  that dust all over. SteveC