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Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Gerald (Jerry) Bouyear (---.crescommwifi.com)
Date: May 09, 2015 05:59PM

I just purchased a 60" piece of Kevlar handle material now I have a question what is the best way to cit this without damage to the material I was thinking of warping masking tape where I need to cit and then using a cut off blade in my miter saw. Anyone have a better idea?

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: May 09, 2015 07:24PM

Dremal Tool with a Cutting Disk

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Fred Cory (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: May 09, 2015 10:35PM

Abrasive blade on a miter saw would be my first pick. Hacksaw second, Dremel third. Wrap masking tape around and mark your cut line on the masking tape

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Gerald (Jerry) Bouyear (---.crescommwifi.com)
Date: May 10, 2015 12:19AM

Thanks that was my idea didn't know if anyone had tried it.

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Bill Sidney (---.gci.net)
Date: May 10, 2015 02:29PM

do use tape an try to cut about 1/2 inch off one end , see what works best for you with the tools you have on hand , what worked best for me was the Dremal with a disk [ on hand ] an fine cut also

William Sidney
AK

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Edward Hull (---.dhcp.buvl.tn.charter.com)
Date: May 10, 2015 05:33PM

I'm using a small chop saw with a 6" wheel I bought at Harbor Freight and it cuts the Kevlar handles I use very well. I tape the handle before I cut and then burn any loose fibers afterward. I'm having a little trouble getting the cut perfectly square. Once I get that ironed out I think it will be an excellent setup. I think the tool and three wheels cost around 70 dollars.

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Re: Kevlar handle material
Posted by: Brook Oliva (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: May 11, 2015 03:57PM

Jerry,
Tape the ends for sure, a diamond masonry blade on a chop saw works great as it wont chip the ends. Let the blade do the work if you try to force it you will crush the tube.

Kind Regards,

Brook Oliva
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
brook@mudhole.com
(866)-790-RODS

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