Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
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Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
I've got a couple of fishing chair style seats on my back bar and I want to shorten the pedestals. I think I'm going to have to cut them while they are still mounted to the floor of the boat because I'm guessing they mount with nuts and bolts which would be inaccesible from under the deck because of the underskin. I'll remove one mounting screw/bolt and if the seat bases just happen to be screwed in without nuts, then I can remove the mount and just cut them on a chop saw.
If I have to cut them while they are still mounted on the boat, does anybody have any tips or ideas on what the best saw to use? I've got a jig saw, sawzall (reciprocating), multi-tool, angle grinder, and of course a manual hacksaw. I just want to make sure that whatever I use, that I can have good control of the saw so I can do a straight cut that is parallel to the floor, otherwise the seats won't be level or sit properly.
If I have to cut them while they are still mounted on the boat, does anybody have any tips or ideas on what the best saw to use? I've got a jig saw, sawzall (reciprocating), multi-tool, angle grinder, and of course a manual hacksaw. I just want to make sure that whatever I use, that I can have good control of the saw so I can do a straight cut that is parallel to the floor, otherwise the seats won't be level or sit properly.
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
My first reaction would be a wheel type pipe cutter? I would see if you can borrow/rent one made for thin wall steel, for a nice straight and clean cut.
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
Wrap a piece of heavy tape around the post as a guide and go to town with your Sawzall using a fine toothed blade. Clean up the edges with an angle grinder or rat tail file. This will make a mess compared to a pipe cutter.
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
Marc K-
Thanks for your suggestions. I never even thought of a pipe cutter. That certainly would be a cleaner solution than using a sawzall, etc. I need to measure the diameter of the pedestal pipe because most of the less expensive pipe cutters I see handle up to 2" pipes. I'm pretty sure the pedestal is 2" so I'd be fine.
Thanks for your suggestions. I never even thought of a pipe cutter. That certainly would be a cleaner solution than using a sawzall, etc. I need to measure the diameter of the pedestal pipe because most of the less expensive pipe cutters I see handle up to 2" pipes. I'm pretty sure the pedestal is 2" so I'd be fine.
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
steve1313 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:17 amMarc K-
Thanks for your suggestions. I never even thought of a pipe cutter. That certainly would be a cleaner solution than using a sawzall, etc. I need to measure the diameter of the pedestal pipe because most of the less expensive pipe cutters I see handle up to 2" pipes. I'm pretty sure the pedestal is 2" so I'd be fine.
So how did it work out?
Rick
Sights are for the unenlightened.
Sights are for the unenlightened.
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
Life got busy so I never got around to doing it! But I certainly will let you know how it goes when I finally get it done. But despite being busy, I did take some time to order a new toy for next season!!
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
Joining the ranks of the lake lice?
2019 G3 SunCatcher V322 SS tritoon, Yamaha F200
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2019 F-150 XLT SuperCrew FX4, 3.5L EcoBoost Max Trailer Tow Package
Re: Tips for Cutting Seat Pedestal?
If ya can't beat 'em, join 'em! And I think if you have a boat and a PWC, you aren't considered lake lice. LOL
We'll use it mostly on weekday evenings or early mornings for a cruise on the calm lake.
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia