[TCML] Tungsten Trivia (Having trouble cutting? Read on)

[Andrew Robinson <teslamad@xxxxxxx>]

Ok so alot of people out there already know this. This post is more 
aimed at the frustrated. So for about a month now I've been devising a 
way to cut through a quarter inch tungsten rod. I can finally say I have 
the ultimate solution. I'm writing this to: shed some light, put some 
myths to rest, and prove that certain methods are infact cost effective. 
So everyone knows a diamond wheel is the best way to go when cutting 
tungsten. Last time I checked though diamond wasnt cheap. So solution 
number one, trying to cut it with a 4" grinder with a special metal 
wheel designed for hardened steel. This works... but takes about 15 
minutes to get through and creates a lot nastyness. So solution two? 
Create a notch in the tungsten with a file and use its brittle 
properties to our advantage. BULL SHIT. Yes tungsten is brittle but I 
swear if you dont do it just right, you'll mess up your rod. If you dont 
file deep enough, or swing assertively with your hammer, you'll end up 
breaking the tungsten at the wrong point, potentially rendering you 
supply useless if you only have a precise amount of material. But alas, 
there is a light at the end of the tunnel, so for all of you out there 
that are still having trouble with this, here is the solution. Diamond 
wheels are infact obtainable at an extremely reasonable price. I just 
went out to Lowes and was looking around the tool section. In the Dremel 
isle in the attachments is a diamond wheel attachment for only $15. It's 
almost paper thin and cuts through a quarter inch of tungsten in about 5 
to 10 seconds. So go out and get yourself a Dremel. Money well spent!
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