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OJ
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Initially Posted - 08/06/2015 :  18:08:17  Show Profile
Installing a new (larger) switch panel this weekend and I need to enlarge the hole where the existing panel is located. We don't have power at our dock so I will be cutting the fiberglass by hand.

Any recommendations on which tool to use?

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 08/06/2015 :  18:39:03  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I do not pay the extra dough for electricity at my finger slip but when I was installing a new switch panel, I used my battery operated Dremel. I believe I had to come back another day to finish up the job after recharging the Dremel but it worked great. Believe I used it with a diamond wheel cutter. I always have my tool bag for my boat in my car and the Dremel has a permanent home in that tool bag. I have used that Dremel many times for various projects, drilling holes, etc.
Larry
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 08/07/2015 :  02:28:12  Show Profile
If you have a battery operated drill you can get a cutting wheel for it. Weather you can get it into a gutting position may be an issue. I have used a single hacksaw blade mounted in a handle. I do not remember where I found the handle. The blade sticks out about 4 inches to cut with.
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islander
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Response Posted - 08/07/2015 :  05:50:50  Show Profile
Maybe one of these that hewebb is trying to describe. This one's from Wallymarthttp://www.walmart.com/ip/41095953?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227028793203&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=61537111449&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=97478675049&veh=sem

Or another from HD http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-10-in-Mini-Hacksaw-15-809/100026795
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 08/07/2015 :  06:49:13  Show Profile
Look up drywall/keyhole saw.

https://www.google.com/search?q=drywall+saw&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CF8QsARqFQoTCPii0aSOl8cCFYKegAodgJABOg&biw=1312&bih=807#tbm=isch&q=keyhole+saw
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Edited by - NautiC25 on 08/07/2015 06:50:16
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jduck00
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Response Posted - 08/07/2015 :  10:01:34  Show Profile
I second the hack saw recommendation. Glass is a little too tough to cut with a blade made for wood. I've used a hacksaw and a wood file when working by hand and both work well. The wood file can be a little too aggressive sometimes. A good course metal file works as well. The file saves a lot sanding.
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