There is a special blade for the saber saw to cut this type of
material, it's a fine toothed blade. If you can't find one then use a
metal cutting one. BTH if you ever in need of TR3 parts contact me.
...Art
On Wed, 29 Jul 1998, Gano, Ken wrote:
>
> I am attempting to "remanufacture" four of the interior panels in the TR3
> and purchased a sheet of 1/8" masonite for the base. Every time I try to
> cut it with the reciprocating saw or the sawzall it either rips or the edge
> "balls up" and makes a sloppy cut.
>
> Does anyone have a good suggestion to make these cuts, particularly the
> curves. I seem to get a nice cut with a circular saw and a very thin blade,
> but this will not work on the curves.
>
> TIA
>
> kengano@advant.com
> downstate illinois
> 1959 TR3A TS57756L
> 1958 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
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