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the_big_1

posted on 17/5/17 at 12:00 PM Reply With Quote
Box Section Cutter

Hi All,

I have 3 pieces of box section I need for my build, that have two different angles cut each end.
Is there anyone around the midlands that can cut these as the chop saw and angle grinder arnt clean cuts for me.


Cheers!

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mcerd1

posted on 17/5/17 at 12:27 PM Reply With Quote
what about a hacksaw ?





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the_big_1

posted on 17/5/17 at 12:30 PM Reply With Quote
Normally I would but rather someone with the right gear to help out than a man with a saw lol
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MikeRJ

posted on 17/5/17 at 12:40 PM Reply With Quote
Just mark the angles on the end and cut one face at a time then dress it with a file. I rebuilt most of my locost chassis like this, you can get a perfect fit.
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mcerd1

posted on 17/5/17 at 12:45 PM Reply With Quote
^^ what he said - and don't kid yourself into thinking that a machine cut end will give you a perfect fit - you'll get it closer with a file if you spend enough time on it....

also never fall into the trap of assuming you can use "perfectly cut ends" instead of a jig - it doesn't work...





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nick205

posted on 18/5/17 at 09:55 AM Reply With Quote
G clamp a small bit of wood to the box section as a guide for the hacksaw blade, then cut and file it. A little more physically laborious, but you'll get the fit you're after. Done it several times and it works well.
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