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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 07:53 AM
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Default Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone?

Well, the best prices for these silicone couplings come by the foot. So I'm wondering how you guys cut it down to smaller pieces, like 3 or 4"

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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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my hacksaw worked just fine!
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 11:18 AM
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hmmm... i tried my hacksaw but didn't have very good results... what type of hacksaw blade did you use? wood/metal/plastic/etc....
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 11:28 AM
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i used a blade for metal. just make sure you use a blade with fine teeth so that you are actually
cutting the silicon and not tearing it
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Default Re: Opinions and suggestions: How do you cut your silicone? (brcivic411)

I cut mine with good scissors or the razor knife.. if you put a hose clamp on it gives you a ver nice line to cut against
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 11:38 AM
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I cut mine with good scissors or the razor knife.. if you put a hose clamp on it gives you a ver nice line to cut against
that's what i was thinking... i figured a good old knife would do
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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metal cutting shears also work.

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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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what i do is to slip the hose over the size of piping being used and take an #11 blade and cut against the pipe opening all around.
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