cutting carbon steerer

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edited June 2007 in Workshop
Whats the best way to cut a carbon steerer tube ????

wrap tape around and get the hacksaw out !!![?]

any other suggestions ?

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  • monty_dogcp
    monty_dogcp Posts: 382
    Measure twice, cut once! Best to use an old stem as a saw guide and wrap some tape round the steerer to prevent the fibres splaying.
  • Cyclistm
    Cyclistm Posts: 758
    Yeah an old stem is perfect. Ask your LBS if they have one in their spares bucket.

    Also, nice new hacksaw blade and a mask please.
  • Garybee
    Garybee Posts: 815
    Make sure you use a fine toothed blade (32 tpi ideally) and let the blade cut under it's own weight. Don't apply much pressure.
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    so angle grinder no good then[:D]

    thanks for the replies
  • fenlandplodder
    fenlandplodder Posts: 230
    Or use a tungsten carbide grit edged hack saw blade. I was amazed at how easily the carbon steerer cut with it. Then carefully sand or file the edges. Once again I was amazed by how soft the edge seemed to be.

    I think I measured about a dozen times and put off the moment of cutting for about 2 days. I used a Park Tool saw guide clamped to a workmate to get a straight cut .... ish [:D]
    Good luck.
  • nathanb74
    nathanb74 Posts: 270
    If you can't find an old stem then use a engine hose pipe clamp. You can get these from any automotive store. Agree with the other posters - measure twice cut once. And taping the area to be cut will stop the fibre spliting.

    Previously Brisbane, Australia now East Sussex UK

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