[TowerTalk] How best to cut 1/4 inch ss cable?

[Steve Maki]

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