[Jewelry making - Article 00185] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting large tubing

[will]

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    Hi J.C. , Go to a local hardware store or plumbing supply and buy a
    small pipe cutter. These are hand held and should cost under 10.00.
    You clamp it to your tube (round) and rotate. Tighten a little and
    rotate the device a few more turns. Although the end of the tube is 90
    deg., it will have a curve so you will have to grind or file a little.
    If you just rotate the device one turn it will score the tube and you
    can then use your saw to cut a nice end. With square tubing (this is
    only a guess) I would make a jig to score the tube and saw. If you
    have access to a band saw with very fine teeth, that may be a way to
    go. Don't over look the possible use of an abrasive wheel to do the
    cutting or finishing the tube's end; just take into account the
    effects of heat build up and wheel clogging, a good lubricant should
    help. Will E. 

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