Best weapon for trimming fenders?
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mtnbiker995
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Dremmel!!
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I used a dremel w/ cutting wheel to do my entire cut. It will definitely take a bit longer than using a jigsaw, but you will have a bit more control over the cut. Just remember to tape your lines and take your time!
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GetOut
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I would say Dremmel, however my angle grinder worked just fine after the dremmel took a crap mid project.
TheDuff
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I started off with my dremel. It was getting really hot before I was done with the first fender. I set it on the bumper to cool off and ended up knocking onto the floor while messing with other stuff. The drop sadly killed it. So I tried sawzall, that was hard to keep steady. Jigsaw ended up working awesome. $25 at harborfrieght, even has laser sight
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10frank9
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You can drive to my place and ill let you borrow my jigsaw. It's the best and easiest way to do it
ReineyRubi
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I think its easier to control the Dremel. I had to do some other fine cuts on some other plastic in the yard with the jigsaw and its really hard to clamp down those odd shaped items like that.
Plus when youre cleaning up the rough edges the dremel works way better.
Not to mention it works well on the pinch seam, stubby front bumper, etc. :thumb:
Plus when youre cleaning up the rough edges the dremel works way better.
Not to mention it works well on the pinch seam, stubby front bumper, etc. :thumb:
ttfhell
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Thanks for the offer but I need one for home so I'm going to splurge at Home Depot. It was nice meeting you last night as well.
Thanks for the input everyone. I'll show some pics after I'm finished.
Russ
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Jeeper_2010
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I might be too late but I used an oscillating saw. They're easy to control and offer more power than the Dremel. I have a 12V Milwaukee that I love. It requires an Allen wrench to change blades but it will accept all the different blades on the market.
a recipricating air saw worked great for me. got it cheap at harbor freight. very very easy to control. nice straight lines. minimal sanding to finish the job. wouldn't do it any other way after trying this.
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
Bullwinckle
Hooked
I used the dremel it worked great except it throwing all the melted plastic everywhere.
Ray
Ray
I used the dremel it worked great except it throwing all the melted plastic everywhere.
Ray
ya i was picking that mess up for weeks after I did mine... Felt great too on the hands and arms!
Bullwinckle
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Haha burns like hell! Especially getting in your eye I was stupid on that part though should of been wearing glasses. :doh:
Ray
jeek.olllllllo
Banned
Wearing glasses i used a grinder just to melt it haha they came pretty good!
DasBuxxx
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Amen, tape your lines, tape your lines, and tape your lines