Cutting tubing

[elninio]

I'm not trolling... but I would like to know if there is a trick to getting 90 degree cuts on tubing. It always seems I'm cutting the tube perpendicular to the tube length but close inspection reveals a 30 degree cut.. Is there a simple trick to get these 90 degree cuts? I'm talking about the plastic tubing, non-metal.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by elninio

I'm not trolling... but I would like to know if there is a trick to getting 90 degree cuts on tubing. It always seems I'm cutting the tube perpendicular to the tube length but close inspection reveals a 30 degree cut.. Is there a simple trick to get these 90 degree cuts? I'm talking about the plastic tubing, non-metal.

cut like always then get a sharp knife to trim to make it flat

[Cardboard box with DSL]

use a cigar end cutting thingy?

[3.0charlie]

That's the one I use: KwikCut SS100 Stainless Steel Tube Cutter - Black. But I have seen it in the Plumbing section of Home Depot 3 weeks ago.

[Junior_1967]

I bought one last week at Princess Auto 8.99$
See page 253 in their online catalog, Specialty tools.

http://downloads.princessauto.com/?Lid=E


Cheers,

[elninio]

For small tubing what I use is the plier's shears, but that doesn't work for the standard size tubing. I'm using it to cut a small tube to which I am running a temp probe in, I guess a need a bigger pair of shears...

[Phobia]

hhaa i use scissors :P

[biff]

(assuming 1/2" tubing) I trim it slightly longer than needed, say 1/4", then I stick a 1/2" wooden dowel into the tube and run a sharp knife around it to trim off the excess.

[CanadaRox]

I use one of my mom's extremely sharp knives she uses for cooking (don't tell her). It's extremely sharp, and has a serrated edge like the long knife in this picture: http://www.bestdirect.tv/images/prod...yknives_34.jpg

It works great and the tubing is always cut almost 90° (rarely more than 15° off, but thats just because I get lazy).

[matsta31]

I use the family scissors...