Cutting the Stovepipe

[meltman]

Hello all. I'm working on a centerfeed project with an RT Pro stovepipe body. I'm wanting to significantly lower the hopper using a Geo feedneck.
My question is around where I should cut the stovepipe.

I can cut it higher, above the vent hole, which will leave a little more rigidity in the feedneck (top arrow).
OR
I can cut it right through the hole, which will provide a "no rise" lowest possible hopper position.

Which do you think is the most appropriate place to cut? I know we're talking about a quarter inch of difference. Should I cut above the hole or right through it?

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[meltman]

Well I'm impatient so I just "sent it" and cut through the hole. Still have some filing and cleanup to do but it looks great and will look even better after I re-polish the body.

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[maniacmechanic]

Smh

[luke]

Looks good!
You can weld up the hole if it bugs you, just go easy with the heat

[meltman]

Smh

why the hate?

[luke]

why the hate?

Bad attitudes of a few have been running people off for decades now, kind of looks like the goal is to shut it down completely.

[meltman]

I mean yeah, it hurts a little to cut a stovepipe but I'm trying to make a "modern" mag.

All filed down, looks rad compared to a stock powerfeed body. Now to pick up a decent autococker threaded barrel for the Doc adapter...

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[luke]

Dont feel bad and make no apologies, do what makes you happy and move on with life.. :) lol

[maniacmechanic]

why the hate?

It's not hate , it's sadness ,, sorta like putin a 6cyl in a Big block Chevelle chassis
You took a hard to find part & devalued it by 2/3's
IMO

[Nobody]

It's not hate , it's sadness ,, sorta like putin a 6cyl in a Big block Chevelle chassis
You took a hard to find part & devalued it by 2/3's
IMO

A part only has a price that people are willing to pay. Getting more use and making it usable makes it infinitely more valuable. Besides, it only makes the uncut stovepipes "more" valuable...

[meltman]

Not ever looking to sell it. I don't care about devaluing the part. It's now 100% more in line with a what I want and has an actually useful feed clamp on the neck. You're welcome to keep yours a stovepipe if you get one and play the game of wrapping a hopper with tape to make it actually fit snug.

My body my choice

[BigEvil]

It's not hate , it's sadness ,, sorta like putin a 6cyl in a Big block Chevelle chassis
You took a hard to find part & devalued it by 2/3's
IMO

I remember these bodies selling for $25. No one wanted them because of the stove pipe. Ive cut down at least a dozen for customers over the years. They are unusable stock.

[Tunaman]

I remember these bodies selling for $25. No one wanted them because of the stove pipe. Ive cut down at least a dozen for customers over the years. They are unusable stock.

I have some here too some high, some mid...some low. Anyone interested?

[meltman]

Here's where we ended up for those interested. Looks pretty hot.

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[meltman]

As a followup - this cut height worked great. Played on Saturday. No feed issues. Didn't chop or break a single ball in a full case! Cant be mad at that!