Try your local aircraft supply house. They will have the proper shear for cutting the cable.(hand held that is.) About $25.00 when I bought mine.. Don't forget to tape both sides of the cut!!! Ron -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towertalk Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com