Steel Adaptaflex Cutter

[theatrespark]

Does anyone use a ready-made tool for cutting steel Adaptaflex / Copex? If so, where is an affordable place to buy one? Thanks.

 

[Sintra]

The best thing I have found by far is a hacksaw. Make a wooden jig to hold it tightly lengthways with a nice slot in the middle to cut through.

 

[shanky887614]

to be honest the steel is that soft, chop through it with hacksaw or use a knife and snips

(is this the completely steel version or steel spiral inside plastic?)

 

[Mark1985]

use a hacksaw and cut at 45' angle across 3 rings on adaptorflex, untwist. perfect cut everytime,no need to use snips.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Adaptaflex make a cutting vice for a clean cut with a hacksaw, never used one though.

Adaptaflex - Flexible Conduit Systems

 

[Hellmooth]

Is there a question you don't have the answer for Lee? fountain of knowledge

 

[Leesparkykent]

Is there a question you don't have the answer for Lee? fountain of knowledge

Haha, stop it lol.

 

[Hellmooth]

Credit where it's due and all that :smile5:

 

[Marvo]

Adaptaflex make a cutting vice for a clean cut with a hacksaw, never used one though.

Adaptaflex - Flexible Conduit Systems

I never knew that either.

We use a miter box with a packing piece inside to hold the Copex steady and cut it with a hacksaw.

 

[jeremy]

I find a fine toothed blade easier than a coarse one.

 

[shanky887614]

I find a fine toothed blade easier than a coarse one.

bassically 32tpi blade

we usually use 24tpi for everything.

18tpi is best for strut
32tpi is best for tray etc

 

[rapparee]

I use the vice on the hilmor bender and a hacksaw. Or a blunt set of snips

 

[Leesparkykent]

I find a fine toothed blade easier than a coarse one.

Definitely, like Shanky said a 32 teeth per inch blade.

 

[Darkwood]

I have Stanley yellow toolbox which comes with a inset groove in the lid... slap it in and junior hacksaw, clean and easy cut everytime....I use loads of it and never need any fancy gear.

 

[PEG]

In truth,the better your technique,in using a hacksaw,the less fancy jigs you will require. Good quality blades,TPI to suit material type and size,slow start,full strokes in use,control at finish...

Base skills,that i find myself explaining to lads who did their apprenticeship/training,years back....just don't lend em' your best all-hard blades...:yes:

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I squeeze and twist the Kopex, to open up the spiral where I want to cut.
Then use some tin snips.
Takes about 20 seconds.

 

[tigerpaul]

I squeeze and twist the Kopex, to open up the spiral where I want to cut.
Then use some tin snips.
Takes about 20 seconds.

That's exactly how I do it, really easy to do with out buying any extra tools. Nice clean cut and I think it's the safest method also.

 

[LeeH]

Cordless grinder with a skinny cutting disc.