02-19-2015, 02:26 AM
Another question is what do the cosmetics of the cut end need to look like?
An abrasive chop saw will leave a very thin, sharp flash which is hard to remove from the ID of the tube.
A cold saw and band saw are probably about equal in surface finish.
There's also an ironworker - they have a big shearing capacity. That should leave a very clean edge, but might distort the tube wall at the cut.
Also, try your tube vendor - they may do the cuts for you on an automatic feed band saw for a modest fee.
Last thought... Look at the internet for laser tube cutting service. That'll have very nice surface finish. If you can relieve yourself of doing any hand-work, it might be worthwhile.
An abrasive chop saw will leave a very thin, sharp flash which is hard to remove from the ID of the tube.
A cold saw and band saw are probably about equal in surface finish.
There's also an ironworker - they have a big shearing capacity. That should leave a very clean edge, but might distort the tube wall at the cut.
Also, try your tube vendor - they may do the cuts for you on an automatic feed band saw for a modest fee.
Last thought... Look at the internet for laser tube cutting service. That'll have very nice surface finish. If you can relieve yourself of doing any hand-work, it might be worthwhile.