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Re: Cutting plastic rod

by Ron Smith » Fri Sep 15, 2006 2:08 am

Mike Coleman wrote:This may seem like a simplistic question but it is a problem that has been vexing me for years. Whenever I cut a length of plastic rod I have a terrible time getting a straight 90 degree cut. I have tried the "Chopper" and that is graet for angled cuts but not 90 degree. Other than putting it in a pin vice and cutting straight across the collett - which is very time consuming - does anyone have a trick that I ahve not thought of? I thank you in advance for any tips.
Mike Coleman
Assuming it's truly round or close to it simply rolling it under a single edged razor will score it enough to snap it off. If you roll it straight the score should be a perfect 90 degrees.

Cutting plastic rod

by Mike Coleman » Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:06 am

This may seem like a simplistic question but it is a problem that has been vexing me for years. Whenever I cut a length of plastic rod I have a terrible time getting a straight 90 degree cut. I have tried the "Chopper" and that is graet for angled cuts but not 90 degree. Other than putting it in a pin vice and cutting straight across the collett - which is very time consuming - does anyone have a trick that I ahve not thought of? I thank you in advance for any tips.
Mike Coleman

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