Can i cut my shaft with a dremmel?

[Docter Pepper 0]

It's a 20,000rpm dremel. I just wonder if it can cleanly make the cut

[Datsyukiandeek 0]

It's a 20,000rpm dremel. I just wonder if it can cleanly make the cut

Yeah it'll just take longer. I usually just use a hack saw or circular saw. You could go to your local Home Depot and "rent" a saw, then return it. :lol:

[DamnLocust 0]

I used to use a band saw, but it left uneven edges that took me forever to sand down in order to level them. With a Dremel cutting wheel, it's much faster and easier to level it out if the initial cut isn't straight. I usually put some tape around the cut area and draw a line all the way around the shaft on the tape as a guide.

But the best tool I've used for cutting sticks is a mitre saw.

You could go to your local Home Depot and "rent" a saw, then return it.

no need to be shady about it. Home Depot actually rents out power tools.

[jimmy 194]

I used to use a band saw, but it left uneven edges that took me forever to sand down in order to level them. With a Dremel cutting wheel, it's much faster and easier to level it out if the initial cut isn't straight. I usually put some tape around the cut area and draw a line all the way around the shaft on the tape as a guide.

But the best tool I've used for cutting sticks is a mitre saw.

You could go to your local Home Depot and "rent" a saw, then return it.

no need to be shady about it. Home Depot actually rents out power tools.

Shady is sugarcoating it. It's stealing. Stealing from people seems to be the norm, sure why not just go to HD, get a saw, use it, then return it. No harm, right. Wrong. Sad, very sad.

[hapamatt122 0]

I use a hack saw, or anything that can cut, and then use an electric sander to smooth it out. I'm thinking your dremmel should be fine,,

[TBLfan 25]

it would be a pain to get a straight line. The dremel is pretty powerful and will cut through the shaft like butter, so if you use it be careful and go very slowly. You'll also want to make a line with tape so that you can follow the edge, sand it down afterwards.

[sc37 0]

Surprised you guys say sand it...was thinking about that the other day...but didn't feel a need to. I slap the end cap on and call it a day.

[Docter Pepper 0]

I didn't even think about the straight line part. I'll have to ask around and find a friend with some tools

[BK 0]

I use a cheap hacksaw that I got from shopko and a friction blade that I got from sears for like $5.. total cost was around $12. I use it a lot too.

Yeah it'll just take longer. I usually just use a hack saw or circular saw. You could go to your local Home Depot and "rent" a saw, then return it.

I'm surprised that you haven't been banned yet. That's just childish and stupid.

[warrior37 0]

thanks dad

[jdksaves 56]

Here's an idea, go to your LHS. An arena would probably have a saw as well.

[hitz14 0]

some places charge you money to cut a stick, so i wouldnt do that

[Datsyukiandeek 0]

I use a cheap hacksaw that I got from shopko and a friction blade that I got from sears for like $5.. total cost was around $12. I use it a lot too.

Yeah it'll just take longer. I usually just use a hack saw or circular saw. You could go to your local Home Depot and "rent" a saw, then return it.

I'm surprised that you haven't been banned yet. That's just childish and stupid.

All I can do is laugh, statements like this are only used to coax someone into an argument. Sorry it wont happen ;)

[whbd18 0]

I got a Hack Saw and 24 Blades for $3 at a flea market, All Brand new too.It was pretty good quality too, every stick I cut was pretty much straight to the human eye.

Of course its not the time of year for flea markets, but Im sure if you shop around alittle you can find a quality hack saw for cheap.

[Sven 1]

Dont you know an equipment manager or cant you go to a friend (in your team or something) who has a saw?

[hapamatt122 0]

Surprised you guys say sand it...was thinking about that the other day...but didn't feel a need to. I slap the end cap on and call it a day.

well its because I use a cheap saw that can't keep a straight edge, the end cap would sit at an angle if not smoothed out.. in some cases when the stick has no end cap (a la easton), I just tape over the end... but I always smooth it out with the electric sander... even if mi padre didn't own an electric sander, I would still use the grit paper to try to make as smooth as possible.

[KYHockey3 0]

just ask one of your neighbors to borrow a saw? i am sure someone you know ones one. i bet if u ask they wont mind.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Hacksaw and a file. All you need.

[jere26 5]

A Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel (disc) will work great and fast. A good technique I've used to make a straight cut is to use two parallel strips of masking tape (wrapped around the shaft) with a thin space between to mark the cutting line.

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-an...367&I=66368

[Maka 0]

I've been using my Dremel to cut my shafts for the past 3 or four sticks, and it works pretty well. However, if you don't have steady hands or good foresight (as in planning where you're going to cut), you won't have as straight of a cut as you will with a hack saw. However, you can clean it up a little bit by using the wirebrush attachment to leave a nice, smooth finish on whatever cut you make. Also, make sure you take into account which way your tool is spinning, otherwise you shoot little pieces of graphite and dust into your eye. Not fun when you're holding a handheld circular saw. .

[stick9 903]

The Dremel will work just fine. Just cut it a little above the actual line you mark...obviously not on the portion you plan to remove. A wrap of tape around the shaft is a good and easy guide. Once it's cut use one of the sanding wheels to smooth it out and bring it down to the you point taped. Sandpaper and a wood block or a flat file works too.

If it's the top, the cut doesn't have to be perfect. The plug will stop at the highest point and square it off.

[Docter Pepper 0]

they had hacksaw at the rink. all is well now