RyanR Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I tried to cut some tubing and let's just say it was bad. Really bad. What do you guys use to cut your aluminum tubing? I was thinking of using a dremel and small cut off wheel. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Roll your #11 bladed knife over it, then sand...PERFECT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use the dremel. Then sand and smooth the edge. I do the same for sheet metal, like bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanR Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 I will pick one up and give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the tips guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 A little tip, go slow and easy. Those little cut off stones are very brittle and do come apart if put in too much of a bind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use the #11 blade for small stuff . I have a Little Imp Tubing Cutter for 3/16 and larger. As stated before slow and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Harbor freight sells a Micro chop saw that cuts excellent, Micro mark also sells a Jewelers saw that is hand held, if your not in to power tools. There are also Small tubing cutters available at the Hardware stores ususally they handle 1/8 to 1/2 inch size. I have all of these, and sometimes still use the #11 blade on my exacto knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenfromKC Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use my metal lathe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use my XActo saw and file or sand the end smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) 32 TPI razor saw in a miter box, lightly file to dress the cut. Perfect, square cut every time. Edited October 27, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I roll the tubing under a #11 blade. If you're careful, you get a nice, square, clean cut every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use a razor saw with 44 teeth per inch and a miter box. Using an Xacto blade is OK for straight cuts. Totally useless for angled cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Picked this up at a hardware store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothicz House Of Kustomz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 All of the above, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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