Tube Cutter - How to Cut Tubes Smaller Than 1/8" (3mm)

Most of the tube cutters only cut tube 1/8" (3mm) or larger. There are times I need to cut tube smaller than that. Cutting tube with a wire cutter is not good because it will damage the hole and hacksaw are not very good for small tubes. So after some testing I came up with this simple method to cut smaller tubes.

All you need is a cotton slab or any rod that is thick enough to raise your tube. :)

Small tubes are hard to spin therefore a plier or chuck type pin vise can make the job much easier.

Supplies

Step 1: Prepare the Support Rod

Cut both ends of the cotton slab.

Step 2: Insert the Support Rod to the Cutter

Step 3: Put the Tube You Want to Cut and Lock Them.

Step 4: Start Cutting

Step 5: Done

The result is pretty good, I am happy. I tried with 2mm tube but I think it will work for smaller tube.