MisterZero
Senior Member
This may be a dumb question, but amy of you guys know a good way to cut Gibraltar tubes? I have an old V shaped bar i need to cut for a side wing.
Cutting Gibraltar Tubes
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bobdadruma
Platinum Member
An electric chop saw for metal would be the best way if you want a straight cut.
If you have an electric miter saw you can buy a metal cutting blade for it.
If you have an electric miter saw you can buy a metal cutting blade for it.
MisterZero
Senior Member
LOL. Thanks, Larryace. I do own power tools. I just wasnt sure if the Tubes were strong enough to handle the fast saw blade. Thanks guys. I"ll use the hacksaw.
Pocket-full-of-gold
Platinum Member
A pipe cutter will do the job as well.......gives a nice clean cut with no burrs to remove. But the cheapest option is indeed your trusty hacksaw.
MisterZero
Senior Member
Actually, the reason I am asking is because I went to get a pipe cutter and the guy at the store said it wouldn't work. But, a hacksaw sounds like the answer. I assume steel wool would get it a clean cut with no burs?
Larry
"Uncle Larry"
A pipecutter would be your best cut. I disagree with the store guy. I cut steel conduit with pipecutters all the time. The edges may need filing, steel wool is too wimpy.
Aeolian
Platinum Member
Agree with Larry. A pipe cutter will give you the cleanest, straightest cut on just about any kind of aluminum or steel tubing. Second choice would be a Sawzall. Third would be a hand hacksaw. The electric reciprocating saw is easier to get a straight cut with.
In any event, you need to deburr the edges. There are specialised tools for this with pipes that aren't that expensive, or a round file. If you hacksaw it, try to get the end straight and flat with a file or beltsander before doing the deburring.
Remember, the finger you cut on a burr may be your own.
In any event, you need to deburr the edges. There are specialised tools for this with pipes that aren't that expensive, or a round file. If you hacksaw it, try to get the end straight and flat with a file or beltsander before doing the deburring.
Remember, the finger you cut on a burr may be your own.
DrumEatDrum
Platinum Member
Gibraltar sells a pipe cutter specifically for cutting their rack tubes.
Just google "Gibraltar - sc-pcut"
Although it looks just like a standard pipe cutter.
Just google "Gibraltar - sc-pcut"
Although it looks just like a standard pipe cutter.
brady
Platinum Member
I would go for the pipe cutter too. It seems like I knew someone a long time ago that did this without any issues.
If you go the saw route, the best way to get a perfectly straight line around the pipe is to wrap a piece of paper around it, then mark the edge with a Sharpie. Cut your mark and you're good to go. Definitely file/deburr the edges though.
If you go the saw route, the best way to get a perfectly straight line around the pipe is to wrap a piece of paper around it, then mark the edge with a Sharpie. Cut your mark and you're good to go. Definitely file/deburr the edges though.
MisterZero
Senior Member
wow. great replies, guys. Thank you very much. That's a good idea, DrumeatDrum, I think it was you, I'll google the Gibraltar official cutter....