Cutting the Stovepipe

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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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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Smh

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

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Originally Posted by maniacmechanic

Smh

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why the hate?

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Originally Posted by meltman

why the hate?

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by meltman

why the hate?

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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

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Originally Posted by maniacmechanic

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

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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...

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 :D

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Originally Posted by maniacmechanic

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by BigEvil

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.

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

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

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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!

Don’t need a stovepipe body as I too have cut them, but I could use some classic valve spring packs!

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Originally Posted by maniacmechanic

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

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The guy who makes counterfeit DW bodies doesn't understand your reasoning.

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Originally Posted by BigEvil

The guy who makes counterfeit DW bodies doesn't understand your reasoning.

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The low IQ reasoning is lost on Nobody.

It's quite clear speaking out of turn is your forte, it speaks volumes of the man you are and where you come up short. I'm ecstatic with the fact you're so offended with everything I do, and knowing this brings great joy to my heart. It's almost like I planned it or something. :D