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Originally Posted by frankenmike
Steerer tube cutting tip: use a piece of tape as a guide for a straight cut, and don't just cut straight through- rotate the steerer cutting a little at a time, until you have a straight " groove" all the way around. Perfectly straight cuts, without the need for special tools!
I use a small screw type hose clamp from the auto parts store for a saw guide.
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