Patrick Maun asked: Hey all, I need to cut a paddle in half (fiberglass shaft). I am getting it converted to a two piece. Anyone have any tips on the type of saw/blade to use? Thanks! -------- A good chop saw or compound miter saw works great. You can also use your table saw with an appropriate fixture for cut-off work. In all cases, wrap the shaft with some tape at the cut, and use the finest blade you can (I use a teflon cross-cut blade, 10"). Do wear a mask and goggles, as you are cutting into fiberglass. A dust mask isn't a bad idea either. Make sure both sides of the cut are supported before, during, and just after the cut. Please note I have no official expertise in this area, but the above has worked fine for me. Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 20 2001 - 00:38:01 PST
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