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wsnc7 · 11-03-2007, 11:50 AM

I am new here, anyone have any tips or tricks to routing the ends of acrylic tubing good enough to glue? Thanks in advance, Jack

Dr.Zook · 11-03-2007, 07:04 PM

Welcome to the forums Jack. Enjoy.

**challagan** · 11-03-2007, 07:34 PM

Can't help you your question Jack but welcome to the forums.

Corey

wsnc7 · 11-03-2007, 09:56 PM

Thanks ya both for the welcome. Maybe someone knows, Jack

**harrysin** · 11-03-2007, 10:55 PM

Welcome to the forum jack, in order for members to come up with a solution to you're problem, could we have a few details such as diameter, wall thickness and length of tube involved, also is it a one off or for a small production line?

Joe Lyddon · 11-04-2007, 09:54 AM

Welcome...

wsnc7 · 12-30-2007, 07:11 PM

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I am new here, anyone have any tips or tricks to routing the ends of acrylic tubing good enough to glue? Thanks in advance, Jack

Thanks to all, I figured it out. No router needed, just a tabel saw..

Router is still my name · 12-30-2007, 07:23 PM

Here’s a trick that I have used successfully since I don't have a table saw.

You will need a circle-cutting jig. First you cat out a circle in a ¾ inch board that’s exactly same circumference as your tubing. It has to fit tight if it’s lose it will not work.
Then you push the tubing through the circle and make sure it’s 90 degree perpendicular to the face of the board. Then you could either use a bottom-cleaning bit to clean up the edge or use a fine sandpaper to smooth out the edge.

**harrysin** · 12-30-2007, 07:36 PM

That's a very neat, simple solution.

wsnc7 · 12-31-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Router is still my name

Here’s a trick that I have used successfully since I don't have a table saw.

You will need a circle-cutting jig. First you cat out a circle in a ¾ inch board that’s exactly same circumference as your tubing. It has to fit tight if it’s lose it will not work.
Then you push the tubing through the circle and make sure it’s 90 degree perpendicular to the face of the board. Then you could either use a bottom-cleaning bit to clean up the edge or use a fine sandpaper to smooth out the edge.

I used to do it that way but found out a table saw with a sled and a good blade was better!

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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,187 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Welcome to the forums Jack. Enjoy. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,960 View challagan's Gallery	Can't help you your question Jack but welcome to the forums. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,733 View harrysin's Gallery	Welcome to the forum jack, in order for members to come up with a solution to you're problem, could we have a few details such as diameter, wall thickness and length of tube involved, also is it a one off or for a small production line? __________________ *Harry*
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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Here’s a trick that I have used successfully since I don't have a table saw. You will need a circle-cutting jig. First you cat out a circle in a ¾ inch board that’s exactly same circumference as your tubing. It has to fit tight if it’s lose it will not work. Then you push the tubing through the circle and make sure it’s 90 degree perpendicular to the face of the board. Then you could either use a bottom-cleaning bit to clean up the edge or use a fine sandpaper to smooth out the edge.
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,733 View harrysin's Gallery	That's a very neat, simple solution. __________________ *Harry*
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