Cutting drop bars down single speed hack

I like the look of cut bars and have tried to do this a number of times, this is how I did it. It is very simple and very quick. Once it is done there is no turning back so make sure that you have a spare set just invade it goes wrong. 

First remove all bar tape so that you can see the bars.

First make sure that the levers are both inline with each other so that when you cut you cut in the right place. 

Make sure you use a shape new hacksaw blade as it will take seconds and make a clean cut.

I then line the cut part off with the other side and cut.

Your bars should look like this and should be nice and equal. Use a file just to smooth the edges. 

I now turn them the other way round and fit a lever.

You can leave them the other way round but I only do this if I put the lever in the centre of the bars or on a fixie.