This is my motivator.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcjh4O20ko

Seems he's going thru everything. Except his new fork seems to be "just the right length" so no cutting. I'm understanding in order to cut a tube you'd need a special "guide" that holds the saw blade straight. I guess you could get away with using a pipe cutter maybe?

His new fork also has v-brake bosses. It seems pretty straightforward to me....