What tool for cutting FRP panels?

[Brian Elfert]

What tool would you guys use to cut FRP panels? These are the rough fiberglass panels commonly used in commercial kitchens and gym showers.

The installation instructions I have found on the web don't say anything about what tool or method to use for cutting the stuff. I will use a particle mask to avoid breathing fiberglass dust.

[NICK BARBOZA]

Im a PM for a commercial construction firm, we use this stuff constanly... and i have seen it done a number of ways. I have seen cirular saw, jig saw, tin snips, utility knife/straight edge... a few options. Wear your PPE that stuff hurts when it hits ya.

Good luck.
Nick

[David Sharp]

A carbide blade on a skilsaw or table saw cuts it well. Cutting frp on anything is hard on blades. I would get a respirator and a long sleeve shirt if you have much of it to cut.

[Scott Loven]

We make a few million pounds of it a year and use diamond blades. Carbide works also but dulls quickly.
Scott