[TowerTalk] How do I cut aluminum pipes?

[David Robbins K1TTT]

There are different size cutters.  The common ones you will find in local
plumbing stores probably cover .25" to 1.5" or maybe a bit bigger.

If you go to http://www.mcmaster.com/ and search for 'tubing cutter' you
will see a wide assortment.  The ones you normally find in stores are either
the F or G styles.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Alex Malyava
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 18:41
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How do I cut aluminum pipes?
> 
> OK, looks like a pipe cutter is the way to go.
> 
> I was afraid that the cutter used in plumbing fits only one or two sizes
> of
> copper pipes they use and it would not cover all the sizes we use for
> antennas, like from 1/4 to 2 inches.
> If it fits them all - I will buy one tonight :)
> 
> K2BB
> 
> 
> 2007/12/7, Gene Smar <ersmar at verizon.net>:
> >
> > Alex:
> >
> >      I use a pipe cutter, available at any hardware store, to cut
> aluminum
> > tubing for Yagis, etc.  It works really well with minimal effort and
> minimal
> > risk of off-angle cutting as I have done with hacksaws.  (I'm at the age
> now
> > where I just buy the damn tool if I need it.  Took me most of a lifetime
> to
> > learn that lesson.)
> >
> >
> > 73 de
> > Gene Smar  AD3F
> >
> >
> > From: Alex Malyava <alex.k2bb at gmail.com>
> > Date: 2007/12/07 Fri PM 12:06:25 CST
> > To: towertalk at contesting.com
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] How do I cut aluminum pipes?
> >
> > Hi guys,
> > I just got an 5-BTV vertical which I gonna take to some DX country with
> > me.
> >
> > I need to cut two longest pieces in order to fit it in 48" golf bag case
> > to
> > check it in.
> > Is it enough to use regular hacksaw and sand the edges or there is some
> > fancy tool like pipe cutter used in plumbing?
> >
> > I think if such tool exists I would better get one, because I have more
> > "aluminum" projects in mind :)
> >
> > Alex K2BB
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