Best way to cut Carbon Fiber tube

A dremel with a cutoff wheel and wrap the tube with tape where you want to cut it. After that, put some expoxy on the ends to seal it. If no dremal, use a very fine hacksaw and tape as well.

Other methods work fine but technically you should only cut carbon fiber with a diamond saw.

Fibraplex's repair kit for their carbon poles uses a hacksaw blade and emery board.

If you don't want to DIY, check with an archery supply shop ….. they use hi-speed cutters for shortening CF arrow shafts.

Thanks good ideas.
Peter

Best to wear a dust mask or resperator, eye protection and gloves (latex) the C.F dust is nasty for the lungs and the fibers can get into your eyes, and work there way into your skin. Work it wet if possible.

Peter,

Which method did you go with and how were the results? I'm in a similar situation.

http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html
$25, plus $10 for 3-2" blades, very thin kerf, cuts up to 2" o.d., but you might have to rotate the tube for the larger sizes.

I use an arrow saw at home. The HF mini saw above works also, just remember to roll the tube as you cut it.

Oops, my mistake. Meant to say HF mini-saw cuts up to 1/2 inch diameter tube, not 2 inch. You can go a little larger by rolling the tube, as Chris H points out. Sorry for the typo.