Paddle cutting tip

[Rand]

This is the perfect tool for cutting down paddle shafts without the worry of an angled cut or jaged cut. 

If the max width dimension on your paddle shaft is less than 1 1/4 inches try this puppy.  They carry them at most bike shops.

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=50&item=SG%2D6

If you don't want to buy one, friendly up to the mechanic (every bike shop has one).  It will take him two seconds for a perfect cut.

Best,
Rand

[noworrieshawaii]

hummm... wonder if a plumber's pipecutter tool would work too. They're pretty cheap. (was married to a plumber once upon a time).

[Dwight (DW)]

hummm... wonder if a plumber's pipecutter tool would work too. They're pretty cheap. (was married to a plumber once upon a time).

No, it would crack the carbon fiber. It is risky to compress the shaft. Even more problamatic, the shaft isn't round. A cutter only works on round things. Better to be gentle and use a hack saw.

[Rand]

Yes, hacksaw is best.  This tool is designed to work well with carbon fiber (many bike steer tubes are carbon).  To reduce splintering or chipping, you can wrap the tube (once) with painter's (has much less adhesive) masking tape.  Just cut right through it. 

Randy