A good sharp cold chisel and an anvil works great too. Just be sure to watch
the ends when they let go.....
In place of an anvil, use the side of a large sledge hammer/ mall. Haveing a
short piece of railroad rail is just the ticket!
73 and good luck!
Jim W7RY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wes Cosand" <wz7i@arrl.net>
To: "TowerTalk" <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 11:36 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] How do you cut this stuff?
> A truly naive question:
>
> I am installing a safety line on my AN Wireless self supporting tower and
> it just occurred to me that I have no idea how to cut this 3/8" galvanized
> steel "aircraft cable". It needs to be a fairly clean cut. It is at the
> base and electrical power is available.
>
> First time in my career I have played with this stuff. My wife outlawed
> guy wires when we got married!
>
> Wes, WZ7I
>
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Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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