cutting brass rod

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As the title says.
What's the best way to cut thin (0.2 - 0.9mm) brass rod?
I thinking a cutting disc in my whizzy thing would leave the best finish on the cut.
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Tom
 

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I would use a hacksaw and mitre box to ensure a straight cut but a cutting disc would work - wear eye protection.
 
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At that size I would simply use a pair of side cutters (what electricians use to cut cable / flex) unless its tube you are refering to.
 

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Side cutters or the cutting section of pliers.
Some pliers have small rotating jaws built into the hub or hinge part of pliers; I'm sure an engineer can give us the correct term

A junior hacksaw, in which case a small vice would be useful.
Whatever you use you will have to beburr or tidy up the cut ends
 
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