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Old 03-07-2014, 10:27 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 03-07-2014, 10:47 PM   #2
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Auto parts ( NAPA )sell a cutter that you hit with a hammer for heavy cable.
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Old 03-08-2014, 01:23 AM   #3
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Hacksaw worked for me.
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Old 03-08-2014, 01:29 AM   #4
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

+1 hacksaw
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Old 03-08-2014, 02:07 AM   #5
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

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

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Old 03-08-2014, 02:20 AM   #6
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

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

only cost about 20 bucks..
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Old 03-08-2014, 02:34 AM   #7
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

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Old 03-08-2014, 04:11 AM   #8
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

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

only cost about 20 bucks..
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Old 03-08-2014, 07:06 AM   #9
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...bolt cutters...abrasive cutoff saw...side grinder...
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:16 AM   #10
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

and a nice sharp axe and a good aim
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:37 AM   #11
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Re: how to cut batt. cable?

Um, cable cutters or linesmans pliers
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:48 AM   #12
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and a nice sharp axe and a good aim
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