Re: atm V1 #144
PFAFF2@delphi.com
Tue, 04 Jul 1995 01:31:10 -0400 (EDT)
> >>I've made an 8" telescope tube out of a 10" diameter 'sonotube',
> >
> >Does anyone have any advise as to the best way to cut a 15"ID length
> >of sonotube, making it clean and square?
> >
> >How about the best way to finish it, so that it is good and flat
> >black on the inside, and waterproof all over?
> >
> >Thanks to all,
> >Eric Shelton
>
>
> Try cutting it with a table mounted band saw.
>
> You can fiberglass the outside for waterproofing. Be sure to glass the ends.
>
> Peel one layer of paper out of the inside leaving a fuzzy finish and spray
> flat black.
>
> --
To get a square end on the tube I have wraped the tube with a 2 ft or 3 ft
wide piece role paper or poster board paper. Draw a line using the edge of the
paper all the way around of the tube. Now cut the tube on the line using
a saber saw.
Bob Pfaff