by roberlin » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:55 pm
I have always cut mine with a hacksaw (sometimes using a miter-box, although for me this necessitates switching to a wood-saw at the end when my hacksaw bottoms out). It is not that difficult, but with my level of care the end doesn't wind up looking that great. If you do this, you should take some care about where the factory ends wind up (i.e. if you need an end square or looking nice, make sure its one of the factory ends).
Each time I do it, I swear I will get a power miter saw before the next time.