Shortening Bars
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Shortening Bars
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.
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.
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Re: Shortening Bars
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.
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They're not cheap are they
Probably easier to pay someone a few quid to sort it out
Probably easier to pay someone a few quid to sort it out
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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.
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a saw guide and hacksaw. I have a saw guide if you need one
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Ive got the same guide but not quite as convenient as Ton
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I have the Teng Tools one Chew... Let me know when you're ready and I can drop it off at yoursBearbonesnorm 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.
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Far too many sensible suggestions here...
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I use a hacksaw, then tidy up the wonky bits with a file afterwards
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Could you not just make your arms longer?
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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.
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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.
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.
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