WIthout a shop, it can be challenging to make straight cuts in stainless tubing for your boat projects. Here are a few ways to make it a little easier.
Links:
Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter (Amazon)
Hacksaw (Amazon)
T-Square (Amazon)
Triangular File (Amazon)
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Franklin Viola says
May I suggest the addition of a DeBurring Tool for one’s tool box to smooth edges on all cutting projects:
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