Cut tubes from long tubes.

[ctubbs]

I know that this info is here somewhere and I have searched to no avail. Simple question, what is the best / prefered method to cut pen tubes from the 10" tubes? I'm pretty sure that I am not the first to try this.

Thank you for your help.
Charles

 

[ldb2000]

There are a number of posts listed in a quick search , here's the latest http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68609&highlight=cutting+tubes

 

[Larry in Harrow]

Hi Charles,
I do this a lot using my sliding miter saw. Of course I've installed a plywood top and a hardwood rear fence on the saw so that I have a zero clearance table slot for the blade. Cuts no problem as long as you go slow and allow the saw to ramp up to full speed before making the cut.

 

[soligen]

I use a band saw and cut them a little long, then clean up the ends and bring it to size with my pen mill. I use a countersink bit very lightly by hand to clean up the inside burr and sandpaper for the outside burr

 

[ctubbs]

There are a number of posts listed in a quick search , here's the latest http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68609&highlight=cutting+tubes

Thank you Butch, I was entering my search incorrectly. I did not use the + between my search terms and got no results found. Thank you all for your advice.
Charles

 

[jlmort1980]

Heres what I use. Really slick, nice clean cuts and hold the tube nicely.
http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html