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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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