Cutting fiberglass support bows

FLATHEAD

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I want to cut a couple fiberglass cover support bows I have laying around here. Any recommendations on best tool to cut these?
 

Scott Danforth

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oscillating tool is probably best.

cut-off wheel is probably second best.

sawzall is probably 3rd best

what tools do you have handy?
 

FLATHEAD

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oscillating tool is probably best.

cut-off wheel is probably second best.

sawzall is probably 3rd best

what tools do you have handy?
I have all those tools. Never worked around glass much though. Thanks for the replies. Only have two to cut.
 

matt167

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Oscillating tool i have found to be ultra precise and quick with fiberglass
 

JimS123

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You don't want to breathe in the dust, so a mild aggressive tool is best. Put the bow in a vice and cut with a simple hacksaw. Easy peasy and quicker than getting fancy tools out and set up.
 
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