eznfrank
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 06:44 PM |
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How do I cut my cables?
I've trimmed the outer sheath but I'm struggling to cut the cable without splaying it and it needs to be right. How am I best cutting
it?
Cheers
Ez
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prawnabie
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 06:46 PM |
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solder it then cut it
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 06:49 PM |
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as above - run some solder into the section to be cut (not just coating the outside - need to get plenty of heat into the cable so it runs in when you
apply the solder)
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Peteff
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 06:54 PM |
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I have a pair of Knippex end cutters which make a perfect job of cutting Bowden cables with no special preparations at all. Take them to a pushbike
shop and they will use something like
this to do it.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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jack_t
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 06:57 PM |
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wrap electricians tape round it then hit it in the middle with a sharp chisel
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RichardK
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 07:00 PM |
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Wrap insulating tape around it tightly and cut quickly with the grinder with a thin cutting disk in. Works well for me.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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daviep
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 07:00 PM |
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I use a thin disc in the angle grinder.
Davie
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mark chandler
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 07:02 PM |
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Sharp chisel, big hammer as anvil, slightly smaller one to hit with 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:21 PM |
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I use side cutters....just make sure they are decent ones with hardened blades and they are sharp.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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coozer
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:23 PM |
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As said...
Sharp wood chisel and a heavy whack with a hammer.
Seal the end with a 400° soldering iron.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:54 PM |
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Look for someCable Shears. They have circular Jaws and will cut it round, not flat like sidecutters. I must admit, ive not had problems with
sidecutters before either. Make sure they are sharp, and use the tips of the jaw, not the base.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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smart51
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 09:09 PM |
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Use your welder. Max current. A quick blast will melt it through. It'll cauterise the end too.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 09:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Sharp wood chisel
Tool abuser! You mean a sharp cold chisel?
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Andi
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 09:53 PM |
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I use sharp chisel after melting heat shrink onto the cable
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gazza285
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 10:13 PM |
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While you are at the bike shop watching them cut the cable with all of the above ask them for some of the crimp-on ends, these will stop the end from
fraying, and cover the sharp ends.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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zetec mike
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 11:04 PM |
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Or if you know a RAC or AA patrol they will have the correct cable shears.
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 3/4/10 at 05:14 AM |
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Sounds all very confusing, just go to a tool shop and buy some Rolson cable cutters, perfect cut everytime and simple. Barry
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