AC pole SN

[polako]

I want to take 3 inches off of mine pole.
Should I cut it in the middle and then have it welded
or cut at the bottom ?
used search option and only found out in RN pole people cut it at the bottom.
help a Polak:banghead:

also pics would help a lot.
thanks

 

[accbr]

I'd cut it where its the straightest, so the two pieces will join back together the closest. It shouldn't matter where the weld is if its done right.

 

[polako]

cutting it in the middle seems to be the easiest way to do it.
The other thing is that i would like the pole to be straigther, right now it
looks like its straight(almost) from the bottom to the 3/4 of its length and then it bends down(?) and I dont like that at all.
Do I have to cut it in two places???
thnaks for help accbr.:biggthumpup:
I know speedfreak cut his AC pole, just cant find any pics:banghead:

 

[accbr]

If you're not going to be the one doing the welding I'd let the welder look at it before cutting it. He'll be able to see where the best place would be. I can't weld aluminun very good. It takes different prep work, pre-heating, shielding gas, etc... It'll shrink if you get it too hot.

 

[GDFL]

In January I cut 3.5" out of the center of my pole and had it welded back. I did the cutting myself (there is an extra tube inside there so pay attention) and then I stripped back enough paint for the welder to do his job. He charged me 30 bucks and I think it was the best $30 I've spent on a ski so far. That tube inside needs to be tweaked a little so that it will line back up after the pole is shortened. The tube runs diagonal. It'll make sense after you cut it.

 

[polako]

thanks guys:hail:
Ill take it to the welder and discuss all options.
I would rather cut it myslef, its my pole afterall:Banane01:

ps. GDFL awesome buildoff:cheer:

 

[Boris]

Just sell the pole and get a round nose one.
You know you want it.
Pedale.:biggthumpup: