Re: [Paddlewise] Foam bulkhead sealant removal

From: Dave Gorjup <dgorjup_at_cox.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 21:32:23 -0400
Might want to try a dremel tool with a grinding attachment. Not cheap but 
very effective for that kind of work. Be sure to wear a mask.
The old machinist,
Dave G.

At 21:14 8/8/02, Jan Mason wrote:
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>I guessed that the sealant might be 3M 5200.  I did some searches on the
>internet as how to remove the 5200 sealant.  What I found was cut,
>scrape, and use thin piano wire as a saw.  I guess guitar strings might
>work too.  I have used a chisel and a utility knife so far.  The utility
>knife works better than the chisel but leaves a bit to be desired.  Next
>step is to get a pack of guitar strings and rig up a little saw out of
>it.  When I get most of it out of there, to finish cleaning it up would
>a 5" orbital sander do the job?  What grit sand paper should I use?


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