toilet paper rolls

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

toilet paper rolls

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

You really need a 4-1/2" angle grinder and a zip blade.
Full face shield req'd.

30-S6 · NORTH BAY, ONT

That's how I used the rolls too... I looked around at different ways to cut angles in tubing for the headers I did for my Essex and like many people out there. I couldn't afford to spend money on a "1 time tool", so I used a paper roll as a template before I cut the pipe

I must ad that I did use air tools to get the cuts quicker though...

something that may help the guy who does roll cages or similar type work are these.... they come in different sizes
P-000.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1 just slide the tool against the part and it forms to the shape of the other pipe... slide it back and mark the pipe you're cutting...

-- Edited by 30-S6 on Sunday 10th of April 2022 08:05:06 AM

30-S6 · NORTH BAY, ONT

The only problem with using the TP rolls is..... I ended up with a huge pile of un-used TP on the floor of my washroom.

I have a solution though... Next time I'm going to just hang out at a public washroom and wait till I have enough empty rolls for the job....

-- Edited by 30-S6 on Sunday 10th of April 2022 08:33:24 AM

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you guys. I did try using a cut off wheel on my angle grinder but the cut wasn't as precise or neat and required a lot more cleaning up to ensure a 15 degree angle was maintained. The hacksaw was worth the time and effort but I'd much prefer a $1000 bandsaw. I find improvising with things like toilet paper rolls make building more fun. Creativity from from waste (pun intended). The pipe master is a nice idea but the toilet paper rolls allow me to save and I save every penny for the big stuff when I can. Rear suspension is next on my list of big stuff. Air or mechanical, I can't decide. Air is prone to failure and mechanical is so unique. Just have to sort out how. But for now, having a ball with the headers. Took all winter so far but the joy is in the build for me. Thanks again everyone.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Doing projects does require some tools Cuddles.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft15a-chop-saw-14-in-0554500p.html

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you 123pugsy but I have an $800 chop saw that I bought decades ago. It does nice angles vertically and horizontally but I thought a bandsaw was necessary because that's what is used in every video I found. No idea why but nobody used a chop saw that I could see. But if I can use that, I will. Much easier and precise. Thank you for that.

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Cuddles,
Upgrade that chop saw with a carbide tipped metal cutting blade.

Come in sizes ranging from 7-1/4" to 14"

BARRIE, ONTARIO

table top or bench mount mitre saw with a metal blade in it

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you both ! I watched the video & now I know why no one uses a chop saw to cut pipe. I tried a fibrous blade but now I know I can use a chop saw if I slow the blade down. Cool. (literally). Great idea. Thank you again. I do like my chop saw. It got me through a lot of big wood projects successfully. I'll have to see what other videos this guy has done. Could be a good source for other tips too.