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Best way to split case

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21 March 2008, 08:34
woods
Best way to split case
Guess the title says it all, what is the best way to split a case from neck mouth to case head. Would like to check for thinning at the web, do-nuts, etc.

Dremel tool with a cutter wheel?


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21 March 2008, 08:47
Mark
Either that or fine tooth hacksaw.

Either way, deburr either with a stone or a piece of 220 grit sandpaper on a flat surface.


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21 March 2008, 09:07
jeffeosso
1/8" cut off wheel on a 4" angle grinder


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21 March 2008, 09:30
Cheechako
Some guys will fill the case with clear epoxy, let it harden, and then the job is much easier.

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21 March 2008, 13:15
JAL
Any old blunt hacksaw will cut it off just above the trouble area, then you can see in easely.
21 March 2008, 16:46
JohnD
Getting it back together if it's still good is the real problem.
21 March 2008, 17:49
PaulS
Using the thinnest cutoff wheel in a dremel rotary grinder is one way but if you want a real nice looking case when you are done a hack saw, with a very fine blade, cutting the case lengthwise is probably going to give you the best cut you can get with hand tools. You could take it to a machinist and have them mill it off but I doubt it is worth that much money to you.


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