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Re: Hatch Cutting

Posted by: Larry C. on January 5, 2000


> I have the the deck of my Coho ready to attatch to the hull. It seams to
> me it would be much easier to cut my hatch openings now so I would have
> better access to the inside hull/deck joint for glassing. I remeber
> reading (but couldn't find) a post saying this was a bad idea. Why?

> I also remeber reading abouta handle for a jig saw blade that makes this
> job easier.I haven't been able to find this tool at any local hardware or
> woodworking store. Where can I find one?

Doyle, The handle that I used holds both jigsaw and sawzall blades and is made by Bosch. I bought mine at a Woodworkers Warehouse store. I hand cut my hatches on my coho and they are perfect. I dont trust my hand with a power jigsaw and I own a good one.

Larry C.


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