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Old 01-05-2011, 05:00 PM   #1
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cutting aluminum

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.

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Old 01-05-2011, 05:06 PM   #2
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Cut off disc on an angle grinder
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Old 01-05-2011, 05:23 PM   #3
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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.

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Old 01-05-2011, 05:28 PM   #4
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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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Old 01-05-2011, 05:55 PM   #5
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Old 01-05-2011, 06:00 PM   #6
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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

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Old 01-05-2011, 06:15 PM   #7
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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.

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

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Old 01-05-2011, 10:45 PM   #8
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Not a problem just let me know when

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Old 01-06-2011, 07:10 AM   #9
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Tubing/pipe cutter will make a nice even cut...

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Old 01-06-2011, 10:23 AM   #10
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Tubing/pipe cutter will make a nice even cut...
He wants to cut it lengthwise.
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Old 01-06-2011, 01:40 PM   #11
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He wants to cut it lengthwise.
I see said the blind man...

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