Thread: Tube clippin'

Quick curiousity question....

How do you guys go about clipping your brass tubing so that you have flat clean sides?

I have my ways, and am in the process of finish up a project now, but was wondering what techniques you use.

I saw a neat little cutter the other day that looked very similar to a pipe cutter. I was thinking that this might be a very fast and clean alternative to my dremel-cutting/flat sanding methods....

C utz

I use a Dremel cutting wheel

Excuse me for being dumb, but why dont you buy your brass in sheets?

I just checked ace hardware online. the have 4in x 10in brass sheets that come in thicknesses of .005, .015, and .032.

Yep!

I use the brass sheets for liners. I use the brass tubes for pinning (when the hole is too large in the tang), and also for making the collars/washers for the outside pin work...etc.

Thanks for the 'heads up' on the sheets though. It's always good to know of other retailers!

C utz

Originally Posted by C utz

Yep!

I use the brass sheets for liners. I use the brass tubes for pinning (when the hole is too large in the tang), and also for making the collars/washers for the outside pin work...etc.

Thanks for the 'heads up' on the sheets though. It's always good to know of other retailers!

C utz

Thanks!
I knew there was something I was missing.

Roll the tubing under a heavy knife blade.this will make a nice square cut ,and not collapse the tubing.I use an old Puuko knife.it doesnt have to be sharp
Regards Gary

I too roll the tubing, but use a utility knife (not very heavy). Too prevent any possibility of deforming the tubing, I insert a brass rod of equal size (O.D.) as the tubing (I.D.). I've never had a problem slipping the cut portion off of the rod, but I always lubricate the rod before inserting it into the tube--keep your minds out of the gutter boys.

Cheers,
Ed

I use a miniture ringer ,the type pumbers use for cutting copper pipe
Kind regards Peter

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

I...but I always lubricate the rod before inserting it into the tube--keep your minds out of the gutter boys.

I see why you added the last statement... the moment i read lubricated rod i couldnt stop my mind heading straight in the wrong direction...

Must be something wrong with me....

Greg Frazer