Best way to cut brass rod?

[Tony P]

Hi all,
What's the best way to cut brass rod? It's about 2mm in diameter. I need a clean cut, if I use side cutters it pinches the rod. I'm assuming a saw of some description would work? Would a cutting tool on the dremel suffice?

Look forward to your responses.
Thanks
Tony

[Cap'n Wannabe]

There's a couple of ways I do it..
One is to use the cutting tool. Make sure you clamp the tube securely beforehand, though..
The other is to use a hobby knife. Place the knife in position on the tube, and push is back and forth. Allow the tube to roll with the motion of the knife. Takes a while, but gives a nice clean cut with a bit of practice.

[Knotty]

What Damo said Tony , on small stuff it works great . Bigger stuff you may require a tube cutter from Bunnings or some where .

[RayS]

I use my trusty razor saw to cut brass tube.

Just take it easy and apply light pressure and you won't deform the tube

[Tony P]

Thanks all. Appreciated.

[AndrewDoppel]

Spotlight have tube cutters in their curtain section for about $13 which would also do the job. Bought one recently and works a treat on tubing but don't know how it would go on solid brass.

[Night-Raptor]

Jewellers Saw - available pretty cheaply, and is good for plastic, metal, wood - pretty much anything