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Re: [TowerTalk] How best to cut 1/4 inch ss cable?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How best to cut 1/4 inch ss cable?
From: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:20:43 -0400
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I'm guessing you are talking about SS "aircraft" cable, right? Bolt cutters don't work on finely stranded cable because. For that you need either cutters meant for the job, or a cutoff wheel on a grinder. Cutters for aircraft cable are generally bypass type shears with both sides curved.

If it's 1x7 strand, bolt cutters work, or a cutoff wheel, or cable cutters meant for the job, which are usually bypass type shears with one curved side and one straight.

-Steve K8LX


On 06/27/20 15:08 PM, Phil wrote:

Any recommendations?  I was thinking about taping
the place for the cut with electrical tape and then
wedging it in a piece of copper tubing....

thanks, 73, Phil  W5BVB


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