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

[Raymond Benny]

For smaller cable, maybe up to 1/4", I wrap several layers of black tape
around it an inch or so long.

I place the tapped section of cable on a backup block of steel then use a
sharp, large chisel and hit/cut the cable at the tape point with a good
sized hammer.

Generally, it make a good clean cut.

Ray
N6VR/W7YA

On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 7:31 PM <john at kk9a.com> wrote:

> For 1/4 or 5/16 EHS, I tape the area with reinforced strapping tape and cut
> though center of the tape with bolt cutters.  This is very quick and easy.
> The strands on both ends are contained and ready for use.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> Phil W5BVB 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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