Tools for body trimming

[GUNS]

What kind of tools do you guys recommend for trimming and cutting the body? Hole saws for the tail lights, but what about for the other areas that need to be cutout? Thanks,

Rick

[wallace18]

I used a battery operated sawsall , air powered die grinder and dremel tool.

[wallace18]

I used a battery operated sawsall , air powered die grinder, air powered cutoff wheel and dremel tool.

[Aero STI]

Reciprocating Air Saw for cutting out most of the openings - http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand-429G-Reciprocating-Silver/dp/B003BUWS1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1409188331&sr=8-3

Belt sander to reduce the panel lip and clean up large openings - http://www.amazon.com/Makita-9903-3-Inch---21-Inch-Variable/dp/B000056NOC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409188392&sr=8-2

Air file sander to clean up small openings

[wleehendrick]

In addition to those tools mentioned, I've found a set of hand files handy for finishing off the openings I've cut. Maybe it's me, but I can't get a good shape out of a power tool (a hole saw being the exception!).

[GUNS]

Thanks guys. I went ahead and ordered one of those air saws. Trying to keep the costs down so I'll try the hand files for cleanup.

[metalmaker12]

To get to primer:
Dremel with sanding, cutting and burring attachments, cut off wheel,
drill, hole saws, hand files 60,80,150,320,400,600wet, red scuff pads Sander, soft pad for sander, sanding block of dry and wet, air saw, countersink tips, body filler, iceing, fiber filler, epoxy or vinyl ester resin ,spreaders, mixing sticks, mixing cups, strainers,primer gun, primer, precleaner, shop towels , pps cups, gun attachment and holder, tack ragsgs, 5 gallon thinner, serveral Valiums, a sandwich and beers.

[Presto51]

To get to primer:
Dremel with sanding, cutting and burring attachments, cut off wheel,
drill, hole saws, hand files 60,80,150,320,400,600wet, red scuff pads Sander, soft pad for sander, sanding block of dry and wet, air saw, countersink tips, body filler, iceing, fiber filler, epoxy or vinyl ester resin ,spreaders, mixing sticks, mixing cups, strainers,primer gun, primer, precleaner, shop towels , pps cups, gun attachment and holder, tack ragsgs, 5 gallon thinner, serveral Valiums, a sandwich and beers.

You forgot:

Favorite tunes on loud.
Cooler loaded for those beers, or with other adult beverages, for those times that deep thinking needs to be done, bottle of Crown when deep thinking didn’t work out like you thought it would, and you need to walk away and don’t forget the cozzie
Box of Band Aids

Ron

[metalmaker12]

You forgot:

Favorite tunes on loud.
Cooler loaded for those beers, or with other adult beverages, for those times that deep thinking needs to be done, bottle of Crown when deep thinking didn’t work out like you thought it would, and you need to walk away and don’t forget the cozzie
Box of Band Aids

Ron

Lol, very good stuff

[D Clary]

Good respirator to keep glass out of your lungs

[OCCPete]

An oscillating cutter works great for cutting fiberglass:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-nextec-12v-multi-tool-with-quick-release/p-00930566000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

[HCP 65 COUPE]

I have been cutting them with a straight die grinder with a coarse cartidge roll attachment dusty but affective.

[wleehendrick]

An oscillating cutter works great for cutting fiberglass:

Yup, I use the corded Harbor Freight version (only $15 with coupon) for the long straight, cuts (a Dremel for the corners and tight spots) then shape with hand files.

[fibermike]

Haven't been to this site in a while. 60 years of fiberglass experience, own a glass business.<mpdfiberbodywerx.com>.

What you need for glass is as many diamond tools you can get. "sample marshall" in new jersey has a good supply of cutting wheels and other tools. Quarter inch collet air is the best, not the pinche little 1/8" stuff. A 3" mushroom sander is helpful. Any advice needed call me, i will help you with advice.