Re: To cut or not to cut?

Mark Suchting (masuch@dap.CSIRO.AU)
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 10:52:45 +1200 (EST)

On Fri, 31 Mar 1995 DAVEL@cc.usu.edu wrote:

> I have a 12.5", f6 newt (long!) that I am considering cutting in half to
> make for easier transport and storage. I thought that I would join the
> two halfs with flanged tube rings and bolt them together (much like steam
> pipe fittings). Is there any reason why I should NOT do this?
> Thanks,
> Dave
>

Dave

I have used internal plywood flanges with suitcase latches on the outside on a few dobs to 12". The tounges on the latches help align the tube halves precisely, and it goes together very quickly.

Mark