ordered a few 12" pieces of aluminum rod along with a few pieces of aluminum pipe with the same inside diameter to upgrade my grommetizer that I've been dealing with.

Is there another way to cut the pipe length wise besides a hacksaw or buying a bandsaw blade for metal? I'd rather let it sit on my belt sander for a hour as I only need half of it anyway.

Cut off disc on an angle grinder
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Think it will cut right through Nebe?

The wall is 1/8" thick. cheaper then a band saw blade and really don't feel like changing mine out for a few cuts.

I've done this using a metal blade in a jig-saw. I used a piece of pipe longer than I needed, clamped the ends to two work benches, and cut the pipe in half the long way then cut off the ends. It took a while but it worked like a charm. Happy New Year Frank. That lathe is working pissah!!

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I have a saw for cutting arrows just like a cuttoff ,cuts easy. If you bring the aluminum to the shop this weekend I'll cut it for you

I've done this using a metal blade in a jig-saw. I used a piece of pipe longer than I needed, clamped the ends to two work benches, and cut the pipe in half the long way then cut off the ends. It took a while but it worked like a charm. Happy New Year Frank. That lathe is working pissah!!

I'm glad it works. Most likely sees some use now!

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I just ordered one for short money just to have it. Couldn't bring my self to paying 15 bucks for the place I ordered the rods/pipe from to cut them.

I have a saw for cutting arrows just like a cuttoff ,cuts easy. If you bring the aluminum to the shop this weekend I'll cut it for you

hopefully the offer stands for next weekend as well. I just ordered it today and not sure I'll receive it by friday. thanks!

Not a problem just let me know when

Tubing/pipe cutter will make a nice even cut...

Tubing/pipe cutter will make a nice even cut...

He wants to cut it lengthwise.

He wants to cut it lengthwise.

I see said the blind man...:smash: