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[TowerTalk] Grips vs. clamps?

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Grips vs. clamps?
From: billwall@bellsouth.net (bill wall)
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 06:47:48 -0500
Hi All;
We cut all cables by first taping section to be cut, then use a large, sharp
cold chisel and hammer. Use a steel back up plate.
                         Bill  KC4UZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com>
To: <K7LXC@aol.com>; "George Fremin III - K5TR" <geoiii@kkn.net>
Cc: <wa9wsj@yahoo.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Grips vs. clamps?


> > >     For cutting EHS, put a wrap or two of electrical tape on the
> > >     spot where
> > > you want to make the cut and use a hand-grinder or skilsaw with a
> > > metal cutting aggregate blade to make the cut. The tape'll keep the
> > > strands together.
> >
> > I find bolt cutters are much easier, faster and safer to use
> > when cutting EHS.
> >
>
> I'll vote for that!
>
> Bolt cutters are MUCH safer and faster. A decent bolt cutter will
> cut EHS just fine with minimal effort and time.
>
>
>
> 73, Tom W8JI
> W8JI@contesting.com
>
>



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