RCU Forums - Cowl Cutting

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flyfree69

02-22-2003 09:40 PM

Cowl Cutting

im putting together a f-4 phantom and need to know what tools everybody uses to cut the cowl out to make a smooth cut line, i dont want to mess it up and have to buy a new cowl . ;) thanks

greenboot

02-23-2003 02:11 PM

Cowl Cutting

I have used sheet metal shears on both plastic and fiberglass cowlings. A rotary cutter also works. Files and sandpaper finished it up.

Tom

phayd

02-23-2003 03:08 PM

Cowl Cutting

If you need a straight cut on ABS, a razor saw is your friend.

flytime56

02-23-2003 04:58 PM

Cowl Cutting

what i like to use is a dremel with a small rotary cut off saw. cuts good through fiberglass and carbon fiber. then just finish up with some fine sand paper and your done.

GB

sigflyer

02-23-2003 08:14 PM

Cowl Cutting

Dremel with a small drum sander works great and is easy to control.

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