2 dumb acrylic questions

[EricM]

First - Is there a problem using 6" diameter extruded tubing for skimmers, etc. vs cast tubing. I understand the issues for sheet acrylic, but does cast vs. extruded really matter for round tubing?

Second, even dumber question - What does everyone use to get a nice square cut on a 6" tube?? I realized my 10" miter saw is not big enough to cut the tube..... since I'll be gluing it it seems imported to cut the thing sqaure and smooth!

Thanks

 

[Siklid]

use what you have just roll the tube, you may need to sand down the edge

 

[spitefull]

Hi Eric, from what i gather cell cast is stronger and wont craze while gluing,i can never find cast tube and other than a little unsightly have never had a problem. square cuts. i clamp a length of wood to the sliding guide and clamp a stop to that now you can go to the blade and still turn.. good luck