Cutting TEK T5 reflectors

[cyber_ecco]

Has anyone cut their T5 TEK reflectors? I'm making a canopy with 6 24" bulbs so I wanted to get 3 4' reflectors and cut them in half instead of getting 6 24" ones. Saves quite a bit of money. I've read some people have done it so I was wondering how hard it is or what tools did you use to do it? My initial thought is to just use a hand saw with fine teeth as it seems quite soft. Not sure how to hold it still while I cut it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mojo~]

dremel with a cutoff wheel

 

[painkiller1009]

Yep I used a dremel when I cut my teks up.

 

[what'scoral]

I will also second the dremel or cutoff wheel. anything manual like cutters will result in bending the metal up and giving an imperfect line.

 

[cyber_ecco]

Thanks guys. I got a dremel...didn't even think of it. Some guys on the other forum said they used tin snips but I thought it would be hard to cut straight without bending the reflector lines.