Cutting down a track

[zook]

Has anyone cut down a track to fit a Phazer. If so how did you do it. I have heard of the table saw method but thats it. If they used that method how did it go.

 

[aksteepndeep]

Table saw and 3 guys. Not the hardest thing I've done. Save the beer for after the job. Took about 15 minutes. If there is a better way, let me know. I have one more to do

 

[zook]

I was thinking of using a band saw.When you cut it did the track have anything in the edges that I should worry about.Do you think it weakened the track at all. I think I will try it on a junk track first. Thanx for the response.

 

[aksteepndeep]

I used a fence on the table saw to guide it. Every bar in the track grabbed a little more but it went pretty smooth. It would take the same number of guys no matter how you cut it I think.

 

[zook]

What did you use for a blade, I was thinking a plywood blade. Do you think it made the track any weaker.

 

[DaveRX1]

two pieces of flat bar, vice grips and a SHARP utility knife

 

[zook]

Dave Rx1 Have you tried this ?? Maybe 2 flat bars clamped together to sandwich the track and cut it with a sawsall.

 

[DaveRX1]

Dave Rx1 Have you tried this ?? Maybe 2 flat bars clamped together to sandwich the track and cut it with a sawsall.

I know people that have used this method. Rubber lugs cut like butter with a new utility knife blade. Use WD40 or silicone spray on blade to reduce friction. I suppose you could use a sawsall, but I feel the utility knife will do a better job.

 

[zook]

Thanx for the info. I was also thinking of using a band saw, It would be cutting it from the back side of the track and it will be somewhat smooth. I will try the knif and WD40 method also.

 

[spooled up yammy]

go to tracks usa dot com.they have 151 x 14..is an extra 1/2 an inch wide going to make a diff???

 

[ak]

that price is close to $800 dollars for that track. I bought a 153 camoplast for $300 and cut it down on a table saw for free and saved $500.

 

[zook]

I have not done it yet,I will let you know how it goes when I do.

 

[zook]

Finally did it, It works slick cutting it on a table saw.

 

[aksteepndeep]

Yep, that's the way to do it. It makes a little mess with the rubber chips but I did it in the driveway and all was good!

 

[jet101ski]

Did you guys cut your tracks down to 14 inches or did you cut it a little bigger?