[TowerTalk] cutting 5/16" and heavier EHS

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-04-24 23:18:37 EDT, stjackso@nortelnetworks.com writes:

> I've tried a cutting wheel in both electric and pneumatic drills, but they
>  don't spin fast enough, plus getting them out to the places the cuts need
>  to be (deep woods) is a pain and/or impossible.  A bolt cutter makes a mess
>  of the guy cable end.  
>  
       The best thing is a 4 inch hand grinder. Zing!

      The second best is a circular saw with an aggregate metal cutting blade 
in it. The blades are around four bucks and they'll "zing!" too.

      Not many cutting tools will handle EHS 'cuz it's so hard but these 
methods will both work great. Don't forget your safety glasses - you'll get 
LOTS of sparks. 

      Try wrapping some electrical tape at the place where you'll make the 
cut. The tape will keep the strands from unravelling.

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC

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