Best method for cutting RRP tubes

[Scorn800]

So after 6 years I replacing my RRP tubes with some Carbon style tubes from Thrust. Whats the best way to cut the new set about 2 inches? The pole came part ok but old tubes did have some corrosion at bottom as I ride a lot of salt water.

 

[Ducky]

The best way would be with a metal chop saw or band saw, but an angle grinder works just fine.

 

[WB1994]

Aluminum is nonferrous , you can use woodcutting blades. I use my chopsaw in the wood shop.

 

[Ducky]

Aluminum is nonferrous , you can use woodcutting blades. I use my chopsaw in the wood shop.

Thanks for the tip @WB1994 ! I think ive learned 5 things today...thats a good day.

 

[WB1994]

Metal blades get gummed up quick with aluminum too.

 

[Ducky]

Metal blades get gummed up quick with aluminum too.

make that things.

 

[WB1994]

Dip your porting bit in marvel mystery oil or tranny fluid when porting aluminum to help keep the porting bit aluminum free.

 

[Jakobi86]

+1 on wood chop saw. Works perfect!


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[N3vrSat1sfied]

I always just use a hack saw. If your good you can cut em down with the pole still on the ski and cables in it

 

[woodsrider845]

Chapstick also works to keep aluminum from clogging a bit or blade.

 

[motoman3000]

For a clean cut i'd go with a plumbers tubing cutter. Probably not something you would buy just to shorten your handle pole tho. Most everyone has a chop saw or sawzall-or know someone that does

 

[DAG]

I like to use 2" painters tape to mask off a straight edge relative to the end of the tube. Then use whatever tool you have to cut them. Cutoff wheels work great

 

[Informal]

For a clean cut i'd go with a plumbers tubing cutter. Probably not something you would buy just to shorten your handle pole tho. Most everyone has a chop saw or sawzall-or know someone that does

Just wanted to mention that I successfully cut my tubes 3 inches with a tube cutter, AND... I didn't have to disassemble the whole pole!
Worked like a champ, took off the clamp bolts.. pulled it apart then taped up the ends to protect. Used a dremel with cutoff wheel to cut across, then spread with a pair of pliers to release cables.

Almost zero chance of cutting a cable, if it concerned me I could have sandwiched the cables with some dowels, but cutting from the top it's pretty easy to see where your cables are, all 4 came through unscathed.
Whole thing took about 10 minutes, my arms were a bit sore though lol (took about 30-40 turns each tube) Mine was just a cheap home depot cutter, probably not the best blade as they're typically used for copper or PVC.