cutting carbon bars
 

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Is there a different method for cutting Carbon bars?? Or is it the same as aluminium i.e. pipe cutter or hack saw??


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 8:27 am
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not a pipe cutter, it'll splinter the carbon.

wrap in tape, fine toothed blade.

try and do it outdoors.

I like to use a guide (old lock on grip or soemthing)to make sure I get a square cut - you can't just file it square afterwards


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 8:39 am
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you can't just file it square afterwards
But wear a mask if you are filing, especially in an enclosed space.


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 8:43 am
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Measure once, cut twice yeah?


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 8:45 am
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Ok thank you very much. Will try and find a fine toothed blade.


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 8:45 am
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I use a bit of emery cloth instead of a file. Files can cause it to splinter at the ends.


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 9:07 am
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Use a fine hack saw blade (32 tpi).


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 9:16 am
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thanks guys


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 4:32 pm
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And make sure there are no teeth missing on the blade


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 4:47 pm

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