I have a pair of Woodchippers and i'm finding them too long with index shifters mounted on the end.

Whats the easiest way to knock 40/50mm of the end of each one?

Could just get the hacksaw out, but i'd probably make a mess of it.

Yep, either a hacksaw or if you're posh, a pipe cutter the same as used for plumbing although you'll require a fairly heavy duty version.

They're not cheap are they

Probably easier to pay someone a few quid to sort it out

Pipe cutters, even cheap ones, work surprisingly well especially on alu tube. You could also use a saw guide as used for cutting steerer tubes or seatposts if you want a clean square cut.

a saw guide and hacksaw. I have a saw guide if you need one
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-x-too ... 1331169411

Ive got the same guide but not quite as convenient as Ton

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2020 2:03 pm Yep, either a hacksaw or if you're posh, a pipe cutter the same as used for plumbing although you'll require a fairly heavy duty version.

I have the Teng Tools one Chew... Let me know when you're ready and I can drop it off at yours

Far too many sensible suggestions here...

I use a hacksaw, then tidy up the wonky bits with a file afterwards

Could you not just make your arms longer?

Shewie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2020 4:26 pm I use a hacksaw, then tidy up the wonky bits with a file afterwards

This ^

But also, mark a line the full circumference of the cut you want to make and attack it from multiple positions turning the bars a little each time to avoid straying as the cut progresses.

Nowt wrong with a hacksaw in the absence of other options if you take a bit of time and effort to do it nicely.

Chew, I thought the same when I fitted the 12 speed bar end to my woodchippers, I got used to it and having to move the hands might help relieve some strain?

If you want to chop them I’ve found the best tool is a decent rotary pipe cutter, don’t bother with one of the mini ones as they tend to drift. They have a rotary blade and rollers, go gently with the first cut then when it’s cut a decent track keep winding on pressure on every few revolutions until you’re through. They make a perfectly square cut, just need to take the sharp edges off.