On Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:34:22 -0700 (PDT), RicodJour
wrote:

On Jul 10, 11:55Â*am, rlz wrote:

I have a fiberglass jetted tub with a front panel for access to the
pump. Â*The panel runs the length of the tub. Â*Recently I added wall
tiles along the walls where the panel sits. Â*This means I have to cut
the panel's length down by about an inch to fit in between the two
newly tiled walls. Â*My question is in regards to cutting the
fiberglass panel. Â*Is it fairly easy to cut it with a circular saw
with a cross-cutting blade? I only have one shot at cutting this
panel, and I don't want to damage it.

If you need a very clean cut with essentially zero risk, borrow or buy
an oscillating multi-tool, such as the Fein (expensive), Dremel, B&D,
Bosch, etc. Harbor Freight sells cheapo knockoffs that work.

Oscillating tools are a sure way to get super clean cuts in just about
anything. They don't jump or kickback, and you're unlikely to damage
yourself or the panel. The only drawback is that they are slower than
other methods, but life is full of such compromises.

R
And you DEFINITELY want a variable speed - full speed on a Fein will
melt and burn as much as it cuts.