nb88 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 How do you guys usually cut your cable outers? I don't have any housing cutters (or good cable cutters for that matter...) but are there any other methods? I thought maybe a hacksaw but im worried ill splay it out so i cant fit the end cap onto it, and it runs rough. Thanks for any help. Noz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 If you have a vice then get what ever cutters you have, put them in the vice with the cable in there and tighten it up until it has cut the cable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 How do you guys usually cut your cable outers? I don't have any housing cutters (or good cable cutters for that matter...) but are there any other methods? I thought maybe a hacksaw but im worried ill splay it out so i cant fit the end cap onto it, and it runs rough. Thanks for any help. Noz. If it does go pear shaped using the hack saw then get some sand paper and plyers (excuse spelling) and make it fit. An Angle grinder might work never done it but if your desperate then anythings worth ago isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 angle grinder does the job AMAZING!!!! its a perfect job, do it <_< tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Use a really sharp (preferably brand new) stanley knife, apply a quick very strong force straight downwards and it *should* be great. If its not hard or quick enough it will probably just squish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Wouldn't it be pretty tough cutting through the metal wrap? Anyway, if it mashes the inside little inner-cover you can still splay that out, and you can always crush it shut again. IF you think about it, if you butt the ferrule right up to the end of the cable it doesn't matter if it's a little rough, simply because the inner won't be rubbing on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 *shrugs* worked for me, but it was pretty cheap cable. Saw might be a better option though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Just buy good cable cutters. I bought a pair of Shimano ones. The best money can buy. Will last me for ever, and save hassle every time I need to cut a cable. Yes, I know they're expensive, but after working in a shop and snipping cables without thinking twice, it has to be done. You'll only pay the money once, never think about it again for the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 (edited) How much did you pay for the shimano cutters? I'll try cutting the cable really long using saw, angle grinder etc. first. If it goes wrong i can then always cut furhter down so i dont waste cable. Or maybe go down to my local bike shop and ask to borrow housing cutters if they have them. I just want it really smooth, because my mates avid mechanical is AMAZING and he managed to cut his outer easily as its a cheap one, but im using oddysey linear slic so its got the annoying metal bit.. Cheers. Noz. Edited October 31, 2005 by Nozmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Pair of pliers with cutter on em, then use a hammer on the grips to cut cable. Is piss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Pair of pliers with cutter on em, then use a hammer on the grips to cut cable. Is piss If i do that with outers it flattens it. work fine with the cable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I went halves with a mate on park tool cable cutters. Now everyone borrows them off me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Nice sharp pliers / side cutters. Just give it one good squeeze. And then straighten the edge off with a file, or an angle grinder if you're lazy ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street trials rider Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 few ideas which i use (which have all been mentioned up to now it may seem) - buy soem cable cutters - put the cable in some pliers and put them on the floor and hit the jaws with a hammer - hacksaw - or the other good 1, go to the local bike shop and ask them nicely, with the odd bribary of a KitKat, to cut it for you :( but best by far is just ot buy yourself some good cable cutters (best example, Park Tools) if your still on cables you'll definatly be using them again in the future so its a good investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 you can cut outer with a hacksaw and the inner with the grinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Well doesnt seem like any of this is any use anymore because im buying a hope trial disc now :P :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I cut an outter last night with some blunt pliers and pure grip strength lol Didn't flatten or anything, was perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I bought some 'decent' ones from a bike shop near me. Cost me £15 like but they'll last me forever. Really decent shit too. I'd just invest in some and then you can use 'em foreverrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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