I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap, but I was concerned that it
might shatter. Second problem is how to hold it straight while cutting the
slot. A dado is another option if that would work better.

Ideas?

Bill Stock wrote:
I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap, but I was concerned that it
might shatter. Second problem is how to hold it straight while cutting the
slot. A dado is another option if that would work better.

Ideas?



Stick the cap on a length of pipe to hold it.
Hold in a vise or similar.
Then make a couple of cuts by hand with a hacksaw
or even a wood saw.

Jim

"Speedy Jim" wrote in message
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Bill Stock wrote:
I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap, but I was concerned that it
might shatter. Second problem is how to hold it straight while cutting
the slot. A dado is another option if that would work better.

Ideas?



Stick the cap on a length of pipe to hold it.
Hold in a vise or similar.
Then make a couple of cuts by hand with a hacksaw
or even a wood saw.

Jim

Thanks, that was my first thought, just seemed too low tech. :-)

On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:48:53 -0400, "Bill Stock"
wrote:

I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap, but I was concerned that it
might shatter. Second problem is how to hold it straight while cutting the
slot. A dado is another option if that would work better.

Ideas?


ABS ???
As in Abs, buns and thighs ?
or what?

In article ,
"Bill Stock" wrote:

I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap, but I was concerned that it
might shatter. Second problem is how to hold it straight while cutting the
slot. A dado is another option if that would work better.

Ideas?

3/4" wide, or 3/4" long? Do you have a sketch? ABS machines readily.

I want to cut a 3/4" slot in an ABS end cap,

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