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Field cutting and tapering Cutting <br /> Pipe can be cut easily in the field using a fine-bladed hacksaw, a radial cut-off <br /> saw or a circular saw with an abrasive wheel. In order to provide a proper <br /> • taper, the cut pipe end must be square to within 3/t6 inch(5 mm). • <br /> Tapering' <br /> Pipe end tapering may be accomplished in 2-through 6-inch sizes using <br /> the Ameron Taper Maker. This tool is designed to cut a 13/4°taper on the <br /> pipe end. <br /> N R . <br /> t <br /> Y <br /> N r Q <br /> Dualcy3000/L can be tapered in all sizes using <br /> the Amemn Taper Maker. The ratchet handle i. <br /> makes Taper Maker convenient to use in r <br /> confined spaces when repairing existing lines. + <br /> Hold pipe securely for all cutting and tapering. Always wrap the pipe with <br /> protective material(rubber)before clamping to prevent damage to the pipe. Do <br /> not damage or over-deflect the pipe when clamping. <br /> Taper Maker <br /> The Taper Maker is a simple tapering tool with a single carbide blade on a <br /> moveable head at an angle of 13/40 to the axis of the pipe.The pipe end is <br /> tapered by adjusting the blade against the pipe surface, then rotating the <br /> tool clockwise. thereby tapering the surface until the proper taper length <br /> is obtained. 1 <br /> i' <br /> Cutting head <br /> Rachet handle — ( adjustment handle <br /> I <br /> I <br /> Blade retaining screws <br /> Set screw <br /> Collet control knob — <br /> . Blade <br /> Mir <br /> 4 Collet <br />