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/ ***************************************************************************
Patrick, For the best cut, I'd use an abrasive cut-off wheel in my miter saw (10" slide compound). This will have a slightly larger kerf than a hacksaw blade, but the cut will be smooth and straight... Harry Shin -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Maun [mailto:pmaun_at_bitstream.net] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 2:05 PM To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: [Paddlewise] How to Cut a Paddle in Half 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! -Patrick *************************************************************************** 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/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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