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

[Edward]

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 at oakcom.org> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> -Steve K8LX
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>> On 06/27/20 15:08 PM, Phil wrote:
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>> 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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