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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: windowlicker on February 21, 2008, 19:13:49

Title: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: windowlicker on February 21, 2008, 19:13:49

i am awaiting delivery of a set of flexi arches and thought you guys could give me some advise as to which is the easiest way of doing to dreaded chop so i can get prepaired :->

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: windowlicker on February 21, 2008, 19:21:05

oh and its a 5 door so im guessing nibbling the doors is a no no
however i do have access to a dewalt recipitating saw if any one has tried one of these if so let me know how you got on

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: Disco Matt on February 21, 2008, 21:03:19

A nibbler is probably more controllable due to being a hand tool, but it might be harder to cut a smooth line with the nibbles it takes than with a jigsaw.

I would say that a reciprocating saw is probably a bad idea - they seem more of a demolition tool than a precision cutting device!

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: russ3120 on February 21, 2008, 21:26:11

I used a jigsaw when I did mine, found it very easy to control

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: Pete on February 21, 2008, 21:39:58

 Angle grinder.
 Mark where you want the cut, then take it easy, shallow cut with a narrow disc, then cut through.
 Pete.

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: Guardian. on February 21, 2008, 21:56:16

not al repblagh saws are destructive, my mate has a hand held snap on one its well tidy for doing that sort of thing, i used it.

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: MudRat on February 21, 2008, 22:01:10

Nibbler on wings, jigsaw (with masking tape on the bed AND the wing for the back, and any tuff bit Stainless cutting disk on an angle grinder,

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: windowlicker on February 21, 2008, 22:18:33

thanks for your comments it seems it down to personal preference  as when it comes down to it i guess all the different methods eqate to the same thing and do the same job.

i think i will just take a little bit off at a time and try all the above before i make the final cut just to get the feel of it although im a bit concerned about using a grinder incase it melts instead of cuts!!!

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 22, 2008, 03:03:32

What you want is called a cut-off tool, does what it says on the tin ;)  It's a non-angled grinder with a narrow high speed blade.  Most are air powered but I've seen electric.

Title: Re: best way to cut arches jigsaw or nibbler??
Post by: mobi on February 22, 2008, 17:34:07

i used a jigsaw just masking tape over the panel do your line then start cutting, don't forget to put oil on the blade.
i did the back doors this way too, just take your time on the double skin on the doors.