cutting a 15" track down to a 13"

rsw · 10-05-2007, 09:47 AM

Trying to figer out the best way to cut a 151"x15x2" down to a 13" any one here this? We got it flipped inside out and are thinking of tieing it together and useing a table saw, any thoughts?

Slamnek · 10-05-2007, 10:50 AM

Please post pics of this experiment!!

GETR'DONE · 10-05-2007, 11:06 AM

Why? What will it be used for?

rsw · 10-05-2007, 11:11 AM

To give an F7 a little longer and a deeper track

GETR'DONE · 10-05-2007, 11:16 AM

That is a narrow track....

Originally Posted by rsw

To give an F7 a little longer and a deeper track

rsw · 10-05-2007, 11:25 AM

yup thats all it will take in the tunnel

Depsnolvr · 10-05-2007, 12:14 PM

Ive seen a few done. They did what you are doing, but used a band saw instead as they are not as tempermental as a table saw and will hold a straight line better. Go slow to try to melt the cut to seal.

We called the F7 the Chainsaw of death after as that narrow track really likes to cut a trench.

good luck

hardy · 10-05-2007, 12:54 PM

ya our local dealer here has cut a couple of them using a table saw he said that is the best way to do it but are you sure it is not a 13 1/2 inch wide on those firecats i could be wrong but good luck with it

kennyblatz · 10-07-2007, 11:21 PM

just checked mine it's about 13 and a 1/4 but its a tight fit not sure how it was cut

Polarisryder · 03-25-2008, 10:57 PM

Just wondering how this went?

Scotty · 03-25-2008, 11:14 PM

All Firecats from '03 to '06 are a 13.5" wide track. That 151 x 2" x 13.5" flipper should make that F7 climb. You loose floatation with the narrow track on the Firecats ofcousre but the narrow track is easier to spin (track speed) and in the right snow conditions the long track firecats really go! The F7 is a powerhouse... keep us posted on how thing go. Happy cutting

Watch the fingers!

KORE · 03-26-2008, 12:46 AM

I would suggest a short wood blade on a saber saw/ sawsall, mark your cut line in a white paint pen and get a couple buddies to stretch it out some how and stablize the area your cutting and go thru one layer at a time but a table saw would be a little sketchy, good luck and why!!!!

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rsw Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ponoka Posts: 37 Casino Cash: $61705 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	cutting a 15" track down to a 13" Trying to figer out the best way to cut a 151"x15x2" down to a 13" any one here this? We got it flipped inside out and are thinking of tieing it together and useing a table saw, any thoughts? __________________ 98 mxz (for sale) please see add 01 eiger 03 summit highmark 04 twin peaks

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10-05-2007, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
rsw Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ponoka Posts: 37 Casino Cash: $61705 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" yup thats all it will take in the tunnel __________________ 98 mxz (for sale) please see add 01 eiger 03 summit highmark 04 twin peaks

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Depsnolvr Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valemount, British Columbia Posts: 427 Casino Cash: $289710 Thanks: 36 Thanked 492 Times in 137 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" Ive seen a few done. They did what you are doing, but used a band saw instead as they are not as tempermental as a table saw and will hold a straight line better. Go slow to try to melt the cut to seal. We called the F7 the Chainsaw of death after as that narrow track really likes to cut a trench. good luck

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hardy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vegreville alberta Posts: 25 Casino Cash: $57677 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" ya our local dealer here has cut a couple of them using a table saw he said that is the best way to do it but are you sure it is not a 13 1/2 inch wide on those firecats i could be wrong but good luck with it

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kennyblatz Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: st.albert alberta Posts: 69 Casino Cash: $113008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" just checked mine it's about 13 and a 1/4 but its a tight fit not sure how it was cut

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Polarisryder Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blue river Posts: 1,637 Casino Cash: $144840 Thanks: 728 Thanked 324 Times in 243 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" Just wondering how this went? __________________ Ride hard or ride home all i need is my sled, the mountains and my riding buddys..nothing else. winter 00' rmk 800 twin slp pipes 144 track lots of yellow arctic cat roller secondary clutch And the most Redneck sled ever "Redneck MOD" Brad Blue River B.C STEEP AND DEEP Blue river POWDER PACKERS! summer KX 100 [soon to be gone] sportsman 700 [dads] rhino 660 [dads]

03-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scotty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood Park / Ardossan, Alberta Posts: 841 Casino Cash: $355000 Thanks: 269 Thanked 288 Times in 175 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" All Firecats from '03 to '06 are a 13.5" wide track. That 151 x 2" x 13.5" flipper should make that F7 climb. You loose floatation with the narrow track on the Firecats ofcousre but the narrow track is easier to spin (track speed) and in the right snow conditions the long track firecats really go! The F7 is a powerhouse... keep us posted on how thing go. Happy cutting Watch the fingers! __________________ Scotty. "The Litter" '04 AC F6 efi 144" '02 AC 500i '01 AC Z120 '01 AC Z120 snopro '04 AC Z120

03-26-2008, 12:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
KORE Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $306623 Thanks: 191 Thanked 55 Times in 48 Posts	Re: cutting a 15" track down to a 13" I would suggest a short wood blade on a saber saw/ sawsall, mark your cut line in a white paint pen and get a couple buddies to stretch it out some how and stablize the area your cutting and go thru one layer at a time but a table saw would be a little sketchy, good luck and why!!!!

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