Cutting a Carbon Fork

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by D.P.G.
What is the best way to cut a carbon stem on a fork. Once
you determine the exact length, do you just tape the area to
cut, get a sharp hack saw and cut real straight. Or is there
a better way ?

It certainly has been done that way but it better to use a tool such as Parks threadless fork saw guide. (Part #SG-6).

In article FKL8c.9956$K91.35447@attbi_s02 said:

What is the best way to cut a carbon stem on a fork. Once
you determine the exact length, do you just tape the area
to cut, get a sharp hack saw and cut real straight. Or is
there a better way ?

A mitre box and a clamp can help keep your cut square.

that's a good recommendation for keeping the cut square.

regarding the cutting tool itself, the ideal blade for
cutting carbon is one coated in carbide grit, like this
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Cipher said:

D.P.G. said:

What is the best way to cut a carbon stem on a fork.
Once you determine the exact length, do you just tape
the area to cut, get a sharp hack saw and cut real
straight. Or is there a better way ?

It certainly has been done that way but it better to
use a tool such as Parks threadless fork saw guide.
(Part #SG-6).

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When using the Park Tool SG-6, use a fine-toothed blade,
such as 32 TPI. Do not mash the blade into the material,
allow it to cut. It is also a good idea to keep the blade
wet to minimize dust.

DPG-<< What is the best way to cut a carbon stem on a fork.
Once you determine the exact length, do you just tape the
area to cut, get a sharp hack saw and cut real straight. Or
is there a better way >><BR><BR>

Nope, you got it...Use a guide of some sort for a straight
cut, like a HS race...

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Boulder, CO, 80302
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i actually cut half way through (using a guide of course),
then rotate the fork 180 degrees and cut through to meet my
existing cut. This keeps the CF from splintering.

Kurt

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Quoted message said:

What is the best way to cut a carbon stem on a fork. Once
you determine the exact length, do you just tape the area
to cut, get a sharp hack saw and cut real straight. Or is
there a better way ?

Dear D.P.G.,

The following tips mysteriously appeared on my VCR as I re-
wound the tape to record the Simpsons.

Carl Fogel

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A true Shimano mechanic cuts the offending stem in half with
a single skillful slash of his samurai sword.

Akira Kurosawa

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My Campy mechanic uses a pizza cutter.

Sergio Leone

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Trekkies use light sabers!

George Lucas

Carl Fogel said:

... My Campy mechanic uses a pizza cutter....

Dear Carl,

Is this than the appropriate tool for cutting carbon fiber
composite steerer tubes?
<http://www.parktool.com/tools/PZT_1.shtml>.

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Tom Sherman - Quad Cities (Illinois Side)