cutting stainless steel tubing

[teevee]

ok

just curious what is a good way to cut stainless steel tubing. I am using a hacksaw and it just really doesn t work very well just trying to find an easier way


thanks
teevee

[Tyler]

I use a little tubing cutter like this:

http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... 8)%2054038

[teevee]

thanks
Tyler

I would have never thought about that

teevee

[DMI]

A dremel cut off disc works for me.

David

[KurtHuhn]

I use a dremel cutoff tool as well.

[teevee]

thank you everybody

I will def give both a try

teevee

[kkendall]

The nice thing about using a tubing cutter is that it takes the edge off the OD so it feeds without catching on a corner. Then just kiss the ID with a countersink tool to keep a consistent airflow.

[KurtHuhn]

True. I usually take the tubing over to the belt grinder to knock the bur off, then countersink. Using a tubing cutter might remove a step.

[Tyler]

The nice thing about using a tubing cutter is that it takes the edge off the OD so it feeds without catching on a corner. Then just kiss the ID with a countersink tool to keep a consistent airflow.

Exactly!

I was tempted to explain that, but was too lazy. GREAT job with the graphic to make it clear.