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Stainless Steel Tube (15Mm)
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How do i cut stainless steel tubing without damaging the tube.
I'd like to use a tube cutter ,but that may leave marks on the tube ,or i suppose a fine tooth hacksaw may do it?.I had thought of a fine disc on a grinder ,but that may be a bit harsh.
I'd like to use a tube cutter ,but that may leave marks on the tube ,or i suppose a fine tooth hacksaw may do it?.I had thought of a fine disc on a grinder ,but that may be a bit harsh.
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If your tube cutter will cut ss. tube wrap some insulating tape around the are traversed by the rollers. A fine hacksaw will do it but there is a good chance of the blade skidding and scatching the tube so if possible find some plastic tube that is a tight fit around it and use it as a vice grip, saw guide and scratch protector. It should work if you are using a disc cutter too but just abutt the plastic pipe to the cutting line so that the waste end is uncovered.
They do make a tube cutter for SS tube. Same principle as a regular copper pipe cutter, except that the rollers are hardened SS roller bearings. The cutting wheel is also on a roller bearing.
Thus no marks on the tube.
They are more expensive, but worth it if you intend to use it often.
Otherwise, jom's ideas should work well.
Thus no marks on the tube.
They are more expensive, but worth it if you intend to use it often.
Otherwise, jom's ideas should work well.
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