singeri Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi everyone - I have some small diameter aluminum tubing. About 1/:32 OD. What is a good way to cut this tubing without crushing it? I have a dremel but maybe not the right cutter? Any pics would be appreciated. Thanks all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I usually just roll it across a smooth surface while pressing down on it with a sharp #11 blade. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browning Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Same as Don above, but stick something inside it to make sure you don't crush it by accident. Try a drill bit, dowel, piece of wire, etc and good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daywalker Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 WOuld the #11 cutting technique work on small brass tubing as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Loggie Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Yes,Daywalker. It will work on small brass tube, as well. Follow the same rules detailed above. George, out................ Edited February 14, 2012 by The Loggie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye's Hobbies Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Check this out. http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/2011/01/31/cutting-metal-tubing/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 K&S (supplier of small hobby tube) makes a small cutter that is pretty darn handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
singeri Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks Guys - all good responses. That video was very insightful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kinnies Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Hi, Great video. Thanks for posting that. I'm about to start rigging a WNW Pup and checked out Des Delatorre's fabulous website, ww1aircraftmodels.com and he has a section on rigging and making turnbuckles. His models are just wonderful creations. Anyway, he follows the same basic method, but has a photo of a clever little jig to keep the cut clean and the dimensions consistent. It looks pretty straightforward, although getting the line through the tiny tubes twice looks more than a little daunting. However, I'm looking forward to giving it a shot. Cheers, John Edited February 17, 2012 by kinnies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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