cutting tubes

[rynesgto]

I was just wondering what everyone is using underneath their tubes as they cut them using a angling A.I type cutter. I have no problem hitting the cutter with a mallet, but I have no idea what to set the tube on. Best thing I have found so far is a phone book, but I eventually wear that out. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[rrosenberry]

I use a piece of wood this is my tube cutter until my new one arrives

Edited October 25, 2017 by rrosenberry

[Baitjunkys]

Green self healing sewing mat from walmart. 

Edited October 25, 2017 by Baitjunkys

[rynesgto]

1 hour ago, rrosenberry said:

I use a piece of wood this is my tube cutter until my new one arrives

that's genius, does it work?

[rynesgto]

46 minutes ago, Baitjunkys said:

Green self healing sewing mat from walmart. 

Thanks, I'll give it a try. 

[rrosenberry]

6 minutes ago, rynesgto said:

that's genius, does it work?

yes it does I got the can smasher from harbor freight and this is my third one lol

[Driftwood]

You can also use gum rubber .

[demonstraten]

Hmm, you know, the solution with this piece of wood is really ingenious.

[Les Young]

I have a d i y heavy duty press fashioned after the lurecraft press & put a piece of 2x6 under it but think i'll give Leonards idea a try the next time i'm at walmart. 

[demonstraten]

Hmm, you know, the solution with this piece of wood is really ingenious. So, you can give me a try if it really works. Not so long ago, I also started developing my own jar crusher. It was interesting to develop your own project. In general, initially I wanted to purchase a beer can crusher. And then I thought that I could, given my education as an engineer, develop it myself. Do you think I can do it? If anyone is interested, I am ready to share my experience. I hope there are those who do the same.

Edited May 27, 2022 by demonstraten

[Painter1]

On 5/27/2022 at 12:57 PM, demonstraten said:

Hmm, you know, the solution with this piece of wood is really ingenious. So, you can give me a try if it really works. Not so long ago, I also started developing my own jar crusher. It was interesting to develop your own project. In general, initially I wanted to purchase a beer can crusher. And then I thought that I could, given my education as an engineer, develop it myself. Do you think I can do it? If anyone is interested, I am ready to share my experience. I hope there are those who do the same.

I would love to learn from what you have done.  I’m retired but worked with engineers and learned so many fascinating things.  It was often the best part of my job.