Cutting

Cutting

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21 November 2012 at 21:14 #22335
Terryd
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21 November 2012 at 21:14 #104322
Terryd
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H Folks,

I need to shorten a vertical digital scale – i.e. digital readout bar, Can anyone suggest the best way of cutting it and what must I avoid doing to prevent damage.

Thanks in advance

Terry
22 November 2012 at 10:39 #104354
Ian S C
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Terry, I think I would look at using a 1 mm disc in an angle grinder, ideally set up in a jig of somesort, but with care the grinder should be OK hand held. Other than that, a cutting disc in a Dremmel tool. Ian S C
22 November 2012 at 13:10 #104360
James B
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Hi Terry,

Similar to Ians comment above, I would use one of these discs in a grinder, these leave a good finish, and as they are only 0.6mm thick (from memory) are not too aggressive. Also, when I have needed to control the cut, I have clamped a piece of scrap onto the part being cut, with the edge on the cutting line – this provides a cutting guide, and I've had good results like this.

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James
22 November 2012 at 13:21 #104362
Ian S C
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Another thing, these discs don't seem to generate too much heat, unlike the wider cut off wheels. Ian S C
22 November 2012 at 14:18 #104365
Les Jones 1
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Hi James,
Thanks for pointing out these cutting disks. I had not noticed them in the Screwfix catalogue. I must get some next time I go to Screwfix. They look more suitable than the ones I suggested from Toolstation.

Les.
22 November 2012 at 22:15 #104399
Diane Carney
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Hi Terry D

I picked up your 'report' but it sees you have quite a following! Shall I just leave it here?
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