Paul T Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I saw Dimsh2000 `s post and thought of using syringe needles for pilot tubes etc. The thing is,how does one cut the hollow needle itself without crushing it. Let`s go.... Thanx , Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 may sound stupid but I roll the tubing under a nice fresh and SHARP no. 23 scalpel blade. Works a charm every time and the tubing is not crushed in any discernable way MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 OK Mike, let me get this straight. A sharp blade will cut through a stainless steel syringe needle ? Just roll as you say. My good man,please don`t toy with me Back in a tick.....Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 worked for me dont forget the tube wall is very thin works even better on brass tubing ! let me know, I buy the tube at my local hobby store.... good luck MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Indeed Mike , seems to work fine.I bought a couple of insulin needles and it does cut.I think I`ll also buy some small diameter brass tube of various sizes and cut the same way.Thanks chum,and I thought you were giving me the *****`n giggles :blink: Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 me? nawwww.... I was two tight to buy an expensive tubecutter that could cut that fine ($lots) so I tried the knife.... :blink: I'll let you know if I am going to stir the pot :lol: makes great gun barrels too!! MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Efrain Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 The best way of cutting brass tube and needles is using a Dremel motor-tool with a cutting disc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 You know ,I have one (Dremel) on my work table and the idea never occured to me A blonde moment I suppose :blink: Thnx; Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 As do I, but the cutting disk creates swarf which closes over the ends, most time that would not mater but for making a pitot and needing to slide the wire in..... maybe I am lazy and the knife is closer :blink: MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Filak Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 A cut-off wheel chucked in the old Dremel works wonders too - just MAKE SURE to wear safety glasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 To prevent the tube from crushing, I stick a thin metal rod into it (the size should just match the syringe diameter). Then I cut with pliers, and sand the end until I get a clean surface. Removing the wire leaves a neat fresh end. HTH, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Merci Pierre ! Salut ; Paul deTurenne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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