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Old 01-13-2017, 06:03 AM   #1
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Cutting hole in side of 326 SRX

I'm going to be adding an additional faucet w/ door hatch on the curb side of my 5er. Looking for suggestions on how to cut fiberglass properly.
My other trailer had an outdoor kitchen which I really miss and have opted to use a fish cleaning table w/ sink. I purchased a dual control faucet w/ hatch cover and going to use the coil hose to hook directly up to table. Found a good location and can access both side easily.

Have the tools and skills to do it just want suggestions on best way to do it.
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Old 01-13-2017, 06:45 AM   #2
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My son-in-law used to have an autobody shop and did a lot restorations on Corvettes. He used an air powered rotozip style saw. This was a very high speed tool. I'm sure an electric rotozip would work just fine. Just my suggestion. Good luck.
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Old 01-13-2017, 07:38 AM   #3
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Jigsaw would be my first choice as you have more control. I have added compartment doors, made some bigger and always used the jigsaw. If we replace a floating rear wall, we will use the roto zip for the window cutout, but we have the window frame to use as a template.
The factory will use a roto zip but again the opening is framed so there is an edge to keep the saw from wandering.
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Old 01-14-2017, 04:47 AM   #4
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Ok. Thanks for the recommendations. I will start out with a jig saw.
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Old 01-14-2017, 05:21 AM   #5
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Ok. Thanks for the recommendations. I will start out with a jig saw.
You might want to use a downcutting countertop blade so the finish doesn't chip

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-4-in-10-TPI-Laminate-Down-Cutting-Jig-Saw-Blade-HCS-T-Shank-5-Pack-DW3762H/202550687
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Old 01-15-2017, 05:11 PM   #6
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If you use a jig saw make sure you use a very fine blade or you will chip the hell out of the gel coat. If it where me I would use an auto body air saw if you can find somebody that has one.
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My son-in-law used to have an autobody shop and did a lot restorations on Corvettes. He used an air powered rotozip style saw. This was a very high speed tool. I'm sure an electric rotozip would work just fine. Just my suggestion. Good luck.
I think this would be my choice.
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