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Post by stevef45 on Nov 22, 2014 4:40:05 GMT -5
I bought a piece of brass tube in 3/32 or 5/32, can't remember while at work. I need to cut out 4 pieces roughly 1 inch in length. How can I go about this without mangling the tube or possibly squishing it down on the edges/openings? Im kinda limited to what I can use at night, i would love to be able to use my dremel but my kid will wake up from the noise. Most of my modeling is done from 10pm to 2am. Will one of those saw blades from a xacto saw and miter box sets work?
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Post by tjmfishing on Nov 22, 2014 7:43:56 GMT -5
I used the miterbox/xacto saw method for six years, until I bought a Dremel two weeks ago. Just be sure to leave a small margin (something like 100μm or something) on the cut ends so you can remove the flash with a file.
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Post by icghogger on Nov 22, 2014 9:04:13 GMT -5
The saw/miter box is an excellent method for cutting tubing. Before you cut, file a small notch in the tube where you want to make your cut. This will help start the saw in the right spot. Lubricating the saw blade by drawing it through a wax candle will help as well.
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Post by lyled1117 on Nov 22, 2014 12:36:16 GMT -5
Also, K&S Tools (and probably others like Dubro) make a tubing cutter for small size tubes. It's just like a cutter you use for PVC plumbing, etc, just sized for model size stuff. It rolls around the tube, making deeper cuts each revolution. It's one of my more valued tools
Lyle
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Post by stevef45 on Nov 23, 2014 3:48:21 GMT -5
Also, K&S Tools (and probably others like Dubro) make a tubing cutter for small size tubes. It's just like a cutter you use for PVC plumbing, etc, just sized for model size stuff. It rolls around the tube, making deeper cuts each revolution. It's one of my more valued tools Lyle if i did a lot of work with this type of tubing i'de definitely get that tool. but this is a one of thing. |
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