Re: [teacherartexchange] Tubes: 12" diameter, 10' tall/long

From: Maggie White (mwhite139_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Sun Feb 12 2012 - 07:59:06 PST

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I would use something called a "backsaw," which has a rigid spine so it
doesn't bend or buckle. I made a series of shelves from large diameter
tubes and boards using a backsaw, and it cut really well through the
heavy cardboard.

Maggie

On 2/12/2012 3:10 PM, Peggy Woolsey wrote:
> What is the best way to cut the tubes?
> Thanks,
> PegGe
>
> On 12-Feb-12, at 1:17 AM, Susan Bennett wrote:
>
>> Can the tubes be cut into units. Perhaps looking to some contemporary
>> sculptors, Tara Donovan or Maya Lin to use in some type of units to
>> create a piece?
>>
>

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