Re: How do you cut Tungsten Rods????

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

abrasive cutter in a Dremel to nick it, then snap.  Diamond blades work best..

Don't breathe the dust

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>
> 
> I'm lost.  I've been trying to cut my 2% thoriated Tungsten (1/8" Dia) rods
> down to one inch pieces which I can use for my electrodes in my SRSG,
> however nothing I try seems to work.  So far I've tried three different
> types of hack saws, and a band saw with no luck.  Doesn't even scratch the
> stuff it seems.
> 
> Any help appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Dan