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Old 05-13-2009 | 09:43 AM
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Default RE: Tools for Builders

Are you cutting fiberglass cloth with scissors? Cutting 3/4 ounce cloth is a pain. But there is an easy way.

It's called a [link=http://www.houseofpylon.com/Tools/RotaryKnife.aspx]Rotary Knife[/link]. Using one of these to cut cloth makes it so much easier. You need a cutting pad. But you can cut on masonite, or even cardboard.

I use these all the time. For cutting glass for wing center sections, for parts to lay-up.

They even work well for cutting plastic coverings.
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