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L14MNP
27-08-10, 08:06 AM
What do people use?

I was thinking of a jubille clip/T-bolt clamp and a nice new scalpel.

Any suggestions?
Edd
27-08-10, 08:16 AM
That's what I normally do
L14MNP
27-08-10, 08:18 AM
Top man Edd :thumb:

The heightened senses from just finishing a nightshift make them smell even nicer. lol Good job I caught the postman. lol
GDN16v
27-08-10, 08:29 AM
Thats what samco recommend doing!;)
L14MNP
27-08-10, 08:36 AM
It is?

What would they know about silicone hoses! lol

[/I r muppet] Thanks lads!
mowgli
27-08-10, 08:45 AM
are you just trying to cut it straight??? wind some electric tape round it & cut against it
L14MNP
27-08-10, 08:50 AM
I am yeah Mowgli, got a couple of 90's 9don't get excited LEWI007) that I need to shorten.

I guess the insualtiont ape idea is similar to using a clamp. Anything that guarantees a straight cutting edge is fine by me.

Thanks mate.
L14MNP
27-08-10, 02:02 PM
They cut with no issue, however I need something to join 51mm ID with. Can I get mild steel (exhaust pipe?) easily in that size, or plastic?

I will replace with alloy, but it's hard working out fully what I need to do this right without buying loads of stuff I wouldn't have needed.
Pistol Pete
27-08-10, 03:41 PM
Exhaust clamps are around 51mm so exhaust pipe should be fine.

Oh, and i cut mine with a sharp stanley knife.
craig green
27-08-10, 04:14 PM
insulation tape stretches though & doesnt give a true straight edge, masking tape would be better, but the jubille clip idea is best. Measure twice - cut once.
Jack
27-08-10, 04:21 PM
insualtiont ape
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craig green
27-08-10, 04:28 PM
is it not insulting rape?