#CUTTING STAINLESS STEEL TUBING INSTALL#

Slide one end of a half-round file into the cut end of the stainless steel exhaust. Stop cutting if the stainless steel starts to glow a dull orange.ĥ.

Keep the saw blade aligned with the dotted line as you cut. Pull the saw's trigger slightly to start the blade moving slowly. Set the toothed edge of the saw blade on the dotted line with the saw parallel to the floor. Plug the saw into an electrical socket.Ĥ. Pull on the end of the blade to ensure it is secure.

#CUTTING STAINLESS STEEL TUBING INSTALL#

Install a 24 TPI blade in a reciprocating saw. Tighten the vise to hold the pipe tightly without distorting or denting the sides of the pipe.ģ. Secure the stainless steel exhaust pipe in a bench vise with the dotted line extending 3 inches past the vise jaws. Place one mark every 1/4 inch to make a dotted line around the circumference of the pipeĢ. Use a tape measure to mark the cut length on the pipe with a permanent marker. Work hardening occurs when heat builds up in the stainless steel, making it harder to cut.ġ. Combining specialized cutting blades designed to cut through thin metal with a variable speed sawing will ease the cutting process by reducing work hardening. Cutting the exhaust tubes is an integral part of installing the exhaust system on your vehicle. This allows a stainless steel exhaust to outlive a standard steel exhaust. Stainless steel exhaust systems resist corrosion.

Cutting stainless steel tubing