Heatsink cutting?

[gonzalez78]

As the title says does anyone have a saw or something I can use to/or have a heatsink cut? I'm looking at getting a 2"x12" cut into 3 4" pieces let me know if you have a way.

Luis

 

[woodnaquanut]

This is aluminum, right?

If so, I can cut it on my table saw. The pieces will be a bit less that 4" due to saw kerf loss.

It'll also cut with a hacksaw. Less kerf loss but not as pretty a cut (at least when done by me!).

PM me if you want to do it.

 

[gonzalez78]

Yeah thanks John. I did cut it with a hacksaw but did not like how it looks so I'm going to order some new ones off eBay.

 

[northbay-reefer]

nail three 3/4" wood pieces together and make a miter box and then use the hack saw. It will be perfectly straight every time.

 

[gonzalez78]

Hey Tom, I did cut it pretty straight but the edges is what I did not like

 

[woodnaquanut]

Hey Tom, I did cut it pretty straight but the edges is what I did not like

If it's just a little edge work try a file! Even one of those metal fingernail files would clean up a bit of the edge.

 

[gonzalez78]

If it's just a little edge work try a file! Even one of those metal fingernail files would clean up a bit of the edge.

I used my Dremel with a metal grinding cone to clean it up a little