pete280z Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I know this is a dumb question, but I'm drawing a blank here. I need to trim my Energy Suspension bump stops by about 3/4". Obviously a razor would do the trick, but Me + Razor + Poly = Something Ugly. Any suggestions for getting clean results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Angle grinder + cutoff wheel? hacksaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I used a hacksaw. I don't think I'd use a cutoff wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I cut each bump stop with a hacksaw then shaped them on my bench grinder. Before and after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm thinking a cutoff wheel could build too much heat and make a mess. John - those are great results. Hacksaw it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I use a steak knife, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 1954 DoAll 16" throat band saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 A bandsaw immediately came to mind, but I don't have one. I think a hacksaw will be a good substitute. Is it necessary to re-form the taper once it's cut? Certainly looks nice, but is there any disadvantage to just cutting it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Is it necessary to re-form the taper once it's cut? Certainly looks nice, but is there any disadvantage to just cutting it down? I'd guess the taper is not necessary but I didn't think it would hurt. The cone on the original bumpstop is meant to provide a progressive bump rather than a harsh hit. The taper on my bumpstop probably doesn't have enough material to provide much of a progressive bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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