Super Jet cutting into tray or hull, what tools to use? Couple tray install questions.

[davy87nj]

I was cutting my tray out with a small air die grinder with a thin metal cutting wheel. Wasnt working out so good. The wheel was actually taking quite a beating and it took forever. I also tried an electric multi tool deal. I couldnt make good curves with that. Whats the best thing to use? Types of wheels, types of tools.

Also underneith the tray where the tray mates to the pump housing part, there was some type of epoxy or glue there, green in color. I plan to reuse those after I defoam and refoam. What type of glue should I replace the factory stuff with? Im going to be running straps instead of holds so i was questioning if I reglassed my tray my self would it be thik enough and strong enough to run a strap install kit similar to blowsions. Those inserts that you epoxy into the tray really should grab a good think area right? Advice would be appreciated thanks.

 

[flip_flop]

I used a sawzall, dremel, and a 4 1/2 in angle grinder. Sawzall kinda sucked dremel was kind of slow but real precise. Grinder was the best in my opinion

 

[TimotaLT]

I just used a multi tool and a grinder with a cutoff wheel and worked great, I threw the old glue away from the pump area and 5200 that poop back together

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

4" grinder with cut off will and a roto zip


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[bobob729]

oscillating tool for all cuts no
problems

 

[chadman154]

4" grinder with cut off will and a roto zip


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

X2^^^^
Also used a dremel with a sanding wheel for detail work

 

[gc4]

Used a dremel with this cutting bit when I cut out the side of the tray for my footholds. Wasn't the quickest but it allowed for pretty good accuracy.

 

[davy87nj]

Which attachment is used with the multi tool? Maybe i was useing the wrong one.

 

[bobob729]

i used a 180 degree cutting wheel for metal not the tiny square one it comes with http://www.harborfreight.com/3-12-multi-tool-half-moon-blade-68905.html but i have seen better ones before. we cut a hull the other day with this http://toolguyd.com/dremel-saw-max-multi-saw/

 

[chadman154]

I only use a multi tool with scraper for removing turf.

 

[motozachl]

^I found a nice new sharp chisel the best for getting old turf off

4" grinder with cut off will and a roto zip

x3

 

[MADMAT]

Used a dremel with this cutting bit when I cut out the side of the tray for my footholds. Wasn't the quickest but it allowed for pretty good accuracy.

I tried that bit and didn't like it....I ended up using a carbide bit for several trays now....cuts like butter!

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/OM606BrokenGlowPlug

 

[swapmeet]

I used a 4.5" electric grinder for long straight cuts. It was the fastest.
i bought a air saw for curves, it worked ok.
The oscillating multitool was good for more accurate cuts, but slow for my thick tray.


Haven't gotten to reinstallation yet, so I can't help with the glue question.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

For the glue removal heat it with heat gun it becomes brittle and will break off in chunks easy


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[davy87nj]

lets say I didnt want to replace my orig tray peices that I cut out(because I dont like the footholds) and go another route with the tray. how thick should i get the tray when i reglass? is there a type of think mat I can lay down at least for the standing area of the tray. i looked at a few builds and I worry if I went as thin as them with the reglass on the tray my straps are likely to rip out pretty easily. Some pictures of what people have used woudl be great. Thanks.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

Ive got 2 layers of 17oz biax, and im gonna put layer of cf twill its super strong around pump area where most of your weight will b


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[kevbo]

Used a dremel with this cutting bit when I cut out the side of the tray for my footholds. Wasn't the quickest but it allowed for pretty good accuracy.

Composites will dull any metal cutter very quickly, abbrasive cutters last much longer.

 

[Breese08SJ]

Do yourself a favor and look into a Roto Zip or Dremel and the ceramic WALL Tile cutter that Roto Zip makes. Last cutter you will buy for glass work!!! Take your time, if you move too fast you risk breaking the cutter.

 

[SXR141]

multi tool work pretty good depending how long of cuts your doing. Its what i use for footholds since it just workes off vibration theres minimal dust flyinh in air.