Essential tools for gutting and rebuilding?

[IHDiesel73L]

I read the sticky on safety equipment for grinding and glassing and have already ordered a full face respirator and case of tyvek suits-I'm also going to set up my camp shower in the backyard near my work area so that I can rinse the dust off before removing the suit. What about the actual tools for gutting and glassing though? I think it might be useful to have a sticky of what the essentials are. I have a sawzall and an angle grinder which I'm sure I'll put to good use, but what kind of grinding wheel works best for fiberglass/rotted wood removal? Are there any other power/hand tools (the shop vac I have ) I should make sure I have on hand? I was thinking maybe a belt sander with a very aggressive grit might work well on smoothing some areas down/shaping plywood. Post up your list of tools you wouldn't start a rebuilt without!

 

[Hghvoltage]

Re: Essential tools for gutting and rebuilding?

Demo
1) 40 grit flapper disk. great for shaping, roughing up and removing fiber glass
2) Thin cutoff wheels for grinder.
3) Pry bar. Removing foam and wood
4) Wire wheel and/or cup. Cleaning up and removing foam.
5) Ratchet straps. Holding boats shape while floor/stringers are removed, and more other uses.
6) Various sizes of wood chisels.
7) Access to a pressure washer. Makes for easy clean up of hull
8) Sawzall for cutting out stringers and decking.
9) Circular saw set for shallow cuts for removing transom.
10) Camera to take pictures of everything as you disassemble it, lay a tape measure or ruler in the frame for references.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Essential tools for gutting and rebuilding?

I have found that the Flapper discs are not as effective as a backup pad and sanding discs. The 24 grit Sanding discs will just about grind down concrete, so you have to be careful but they will do the job FAST and seem to last longer than the Flappers. Harbor Freight carries the backup pads and the discs.

 

[Tolyn]

Re: Essential tools for gutting and rebuilding?

Greetings!

A short handled flat bladed shovel has been ridiculously handy for my demo phase.

Respectfully,
-T