Cutting

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

[TerrydParticipant @terryd72465]

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

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

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

[James BParticipant @jamesb]

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

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Another thing, these discs don't seem to generate too much heat, unlike the wider cut off wheels. Ian S C

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

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.

[Diane CarneyModerator @dianecarney30678]

Hi Terry D

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

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