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« on: January 04, 2009, 03:19:29 PM » |
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Alright I started installing my Shaker system this afternoon and while drilling and making these holes in the hood I realize the hood is fiberglass and not metal. I bought some 18tpi jigsaw blades for the job since that's what I found to be what I needed online to cut through a metal hood. But now that I know it's not metal I was wondering is it alright to use the 18tpi or would I need smaller. I checked online and it says 8tpi for fiberglass. Any help is greatly appriciated.  |
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humbleLX
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2009, 04:58:23 PM » |
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Just to be safe U should be using the smaller 8tpi for the fiberglass... It will
Help to keep the edge from chipping off large pieces.
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 took me 20 minutes with a hand from my room mate. |
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Mikal2000
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2009, 05:01:06 PM » |
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was going to say the same thing.
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PonyBoy
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2009, 05:01:30 PM » |
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I thought the more teeth, then it would be a finer cut, less likely to chip or splinter.
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PonyBoy
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2009, 05:03:02 PM » |
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Dam I trust you guys so I gotta run to the NEX. Anyone need anything while I'm out?  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 05:06:46 PM » |
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I thought the more teeth, then it would be a finer cut, less likely to chip or splinter.
thats what i thought too |
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2009, 05:54:27 PM » |
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The 18 TPI is better. For fiberglass, the more teeth the blade has, the quicker the cut, therefore reducing the chance of cracks or splinters.
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« Last Edit: January 04, 2009, 05:58:43 PM by ICblk01GT »
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I can plug your rear hole if you want.
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ICblk01GT
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2009, 06:01:19 PM » |
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Actually, if you can find a carbide grit type blade, that would be even better. No teeth on that, just the grit cutting the fiberglass.
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I can plug your rear hole if you want.
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PonyBoy
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2009, 06:15:14 PM » |
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Well I found a DeWalt blade that is used foir aluminum and fiberglass so gonna go cut the hole now, wish me luck  |
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Mikal2000
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2009, 07:28:02 PM » |
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 cant wait to see this
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2009, 08:07:58 PM » |
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cant wait to see this Any updates? |
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PonyBoy
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2009, 08:50:01 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2009, 08:52:16 PM » |
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what do you mean "the nuts no fit the bolts"?
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 08:54:47 PM » |
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Goin try take some pics, brb
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PonyBoy
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 09:21:05 PM » |
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The nut and bolt  The Hood Appliqué  How I think it goes, correct me if I am wrong 1. Tighten nut up on Hood Appliqué  2. Tighten bolt up  |
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