Question on cutting metal ???

[phoenixhawk]

Hi all,

I need to find something that will cut the metal tubing I am going ot be using for bases for my ACTA ships. What is the best method to use? I'm looking for a small hand-held saw or something like that. What are some good ideas to use here? Can I use metal-cutting pliers or is a saw best? :?: :?:

Thanks!

Chris

 

[Burger]

Dremel is best, or as I use "B&Q Rotary Tool". Cost me about £8.

 

[H]

A small hacksaw with a fine blade should do the trick, not to expensive either, using pliers can bend the tubing, and depending on your method means the two tubes won't slide together. Ideally a dremel with the right blade is best, but failing that a saw

 

[H]

Dremel is best, or as I use "B&Q Rotary Tool". Cost me about £8.

A dremel for £8!! Bargain

 

[Chernobyl]

I use an Xacto Razor Saw. cuts through brass rod and tubing fairly well. has other uses too of course.

Chern

 

[Star Ranger]

A pliers will squish the tube, saws or dremels will cut the tube better, but I still prefer a tubing cutter which is usually available where you bought the tubing.

 

[Silvereye]

Agree with Star Ranger. I have been trying to think of what the damn things were called, but they are excellent at cutting tubes perfectly straight without bending them in any way.

 

[Captain_Nemo]

I'd go with the saw, especially if you're using square tubing to mount ships so that they dont spin around freely.

 

[Chernobyl]

Well a pipe cutter is definatly the tool for the task, I had never seen one that size though!
Chern

 

[Silvereye]

I've used bigger ones. For cutting 1/2" copper pipes.

 

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

I bought that exact cutter at Hobbytown for a few bucks & I love it.