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mafosa

03-07-2014 10:27 PM

how to cut batt. cable?

hey fellas! how the heck does everyone cut 1ga stranded batt. cable?
I used a cutting wheel. seem to have mended the ends together.
side cutters.. not a chance.

any help would be appreciated.

larry

cru_zn_29

03-07-2014 10:47 PM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Auto parts ( NAPA )sell a cutter that you hit with a hammer for heavy cable.

Mikemelton

03-08-2014 01:23 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Hacksaw worked for me.

NEWFISHER

03-08-2014 01:29 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

+1 hacksaw

mafosa

03-08-2014 02:07 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

ok. thanks fellas! ill try my hachsaw in the morning.

larry

mongoose

03-08-2014 02:20 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

with wire cutters.. proper wire cutters, they kinda look like pruning shears..

only cost about 20 bucks..

64chevtruck

03-08-2014 02:34 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

sawzall

argonaut

03-08-2014 04:11 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongoose (Post 6563742)

with wire cutters.. proper wire cutters, they kinda look like pruning shears..

only cost about 20 bucks..

These.

luvbowties

03-08-2014 07:06 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

...bolt cutters...abrasive cutoff saw...side grinder...
Sam

padresag

03-08-2014 10:16 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

and a nice sharp axe and a good aim
ron

LT1 Burb

03-08-2014 10:37 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Um, cable cutters or linesmans pliers

tincan1966

03-08-2014 10:48 AM

Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag (Post 6563992)

and a nice sharp axe and a good aim
ron

LOL! I was going to say a hatchet! :lol:

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