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Re: Best way to cut VersaFrame

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Originally Posted by kitare102 View Post
Main objective is to make sure the spacing of the pre-drilled holes closest to the ends of the cut pieces stay accurately at on or 1/2" away from the end.
Make a jig with a pin/pins that go into the holes of the VersaFrame. Align the jig accurately and you can cut any length (that's a whole number of inches) quickly and accurately. A cold saw, drop saw or chop saw with a metal blade (*ducks*) will give you straight, smooth ends.
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