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Cutting Hole for New COP #38191 09/09/24 08:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 317 ontario B beaupeep Mechanic
beaupeep Mechanic B Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 317 ontario	Having an issue with cutting a hole for the new cop, i have a plywood cab with stainless laminated over top. If i use a grinder i smoke the building out, if i use a jigsaw i go through blades. Any ideas?

Re: Cutting Hole for New COP beaupeep #38195 09/10/24 12:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 280 Likes: 5 B Bowtiedrooster16 enthusiast
Bowtiedrooster16 enthusiast B Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 280 Likes: 5	I use a Milwaukee 5 3/8" metal saw. Looks like a miniature skill saw. You'll need 2 blades to cut out a full cop but it makes good cuts. I also use a sawzall with blades for stainless.

Re: Cutting Hole for New COP beaupeep #38197 09/10/24 03:18 AM
Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 520 Likes: 2 Montana addict
Montana addict Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 520 Likes: 2	I use a jigsaw on slow speed and cut real slow. I usually go through a couple blades.

Re: Cutting Hole for New COP Montana #38198 09/10/24 11:18 AM
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KSNY member K Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 148 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by Montana I use a jigsaw on slow speed and cut real slow. I usually go through a couple blades. this also works for me. Or good old sawzall but I personally prefer the jigsaw I like elevators and cars. Be Smart Work Safe!

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