Is it smart to use SS aircraft cable in place of the factory galvanized cable?
> On 29 Jun 2020, at 9:21 AM, Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org> wrote:
>
> 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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