DrRob Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 As above, what's the best method to neatly cut / trim silicone turbo hoses? Stanley knife I was thinking..... Appreciate some tips from anybody who's done it before.... Thanks Rob PS Typical Paddocks! 200Tdi kit is not an exact copy of the OEM hoses and need trimming. Kit PM991 by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHREIBER Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 As above, what's the best method to nearly cut / trim silicone turbo hoses?Stanley knife I was thinking..... Appreciate some tips from anybody who's done it before.... Thanks Rob PS Typical Paddocks! 200Tdi kit is not an exact copy of the OEM hoses and need trimming. Kit PM991 by the way. Draw the line you want to cut, around the pipe, then use a sharp stanley knike and trim away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks! Just as I thought.... Wanted to check in case there was wire or something in them. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Nice sharp hack saw in one of the guides, best way of getting a straight edge. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHREIBER Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Nice sharp hack saw in one of the guides, best way of getting a straight edge.Dave. I sharp stanley gives a neater cut, and as long as you can follow the line you've drwan, it will be pretty straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 If not marked with pen wrap with Masking tape to shape / size another vote for stanley knife Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Grind an edge onto an old hack saw blade, the extra length will ensure a square cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I use a surgical scalpel for those sorts of job. Much sharper to give a clean cut. Also if you slip that clean cut I mentioned is much easier to sew up in A&E. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 :rofl: Is that a "Ask me how I know" sort of comment ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 :rofl: Is that a "Ask me how I know" sort of comment ? Nige Actually no. It is well known that most knife type accident happen because the knife in use was not sharp enough making you have to push or pull too hard then the slip happens. Did have a close call when building a model aircraft. Knocked the scalpel off the bench and quickly swung my legs out of the way as the scalpel stuck vertical into the floorboards........10mm from the end of my Springer Spaniels nose. He remained fast asleep as I moved his nose out of the way before pulling the scalpel out of the boards. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I use a scalpel for clean accurate cuts as well. I've cut myself a few times with a stanley knife, but never with a scalpel (it's probably a fear thing though ) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Well, Whatever it is, it has to be sharp. What I do when cutting thick rubber is using lubricant. Everyting liquid will do, even water. You will see that cutting is 10 times easier then and teh knife goes like in butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Its also easier to cut if you have something rigid inside, under where you want to cut. I used one of the little alloy joiners (same OD as pipe ID) when I trimmed mine. Saves the hose going all flexie when you try and get the knife in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 If its not a huge hose then use these . http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P6...amp;dir=catalog But you can cut larger diameter hoses by piercing thetop and spinning the hose in the tool , Nice parralel cut every time and safer than a knife . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 If its not a huge hose then use these .http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P6...amp;dir=catalog But you can cut larger diameter hoses by piercing thetop and spinning the hose in the tool , Nice parralel cut every time and safer than a knife . I'd also reccomend one of those pipe cutters as I've used them on plastic water pipe in the past to excellant effect. My only concern would be stopping the hose crushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. Taped it up as a guide and used a new stanley knife blade. Worked a treat. Top hose to do tomorrow - kit is oversized on 2 of the hoses. Better than undersized I guess!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomG Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I use an angle grinder with cutting disc. Go fairly slow and carefully so it doesn't snag, square the end of the hose up by buffing it against the bottom of the disc. Rinse loose bits off with water. Smells a bit funny and leaves blue filings everywhere but is quick and works for me. Usual H&S stuff applies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GL88 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 There is a Discovery Channel 'how its made' programe about silicone hoses (very interesting) and the manufacturers use a hacksaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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