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Polycarb Tubing for Sight Glass Builds

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ScottD13

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I have some left over polycarbonate tubing from my sight glass build if anyone's interested.

I have 6x16" lengths. I'm selling them for $3 or $15 for all 6.

They're 1/2" OD and 3/8" ID with a 1/16" wall thickness.

Anyone interested give me a shout.
 
I have a non-sale related question: How do you cut that stuff? I have some also that I want to use for the same purpose, but I have no idea how to cut it. Tips?

The stuff I have is borosilicate tubing, BTW...
 
Glass is a little different than plastic. They sell glass tubing cutters for that specific purpose. It scores a line all the way around and then you snap it off. However, I would NOT try using it without flame polishing the cut edge. Not only is it sharp and dangerous to handle, but it's way more prone to chipping.
 
Bobby_M said:
Glass is a little different than plastic. They sell glass tubing cutters for that specific purpose. It scores a line all the way around and then you snap it off. However, I would NOT try using it without flame polishing the cut edge. Not only is it sharp and dangerous to handle, but it's way more prone to chipping.
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Agreed, that's why I bought the polycarb; it can be cut with a hacksaw.
 
Bobby_M said:
Glass is a little different than plastic. They sell glass tubing cutters for that specific purpose. It scores a line all the way around and then you snap it off. However, I would NOT try using it without flame polishing the cut edge. Not only is it sharp and dangerous to handle, but it's way more prone to chipping.
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Thanks for the info. That gives me a starting point for finding the right tools.
 

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