[TowerTalk] Cutting EHS?

[blckhole@ripco.com (Keith Morehouse - W9RM)]

Barry Kutner wrote:
> 
> Hi all - Wonder what everyone uses to cut EHS guy wire? I've tried a
> variety including a hack saw (pure torture!) to bolt cutters (put a
> nice dent in the jaws). What works best?

I cut 1/4" EHS with a cutting wheel on a pneumatic tool.  It's one of
those 20,000 RPM jobs.  Cuts like butter and throws a nice shower of
sparks to impress the natives.

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