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[Closed] Hydraulic cable cutting.

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My brake cables need 10-15cm cutting from them, i've never sliced hydraulic cable before, do you need one of those jazzy cutters the SRAm video guy uses to do it, or can i get away with an uber sharp knife and park tool?

boggo standard Avid cables not metal braided..


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 11:44 am
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junior hacksaw did mine pretty neatly


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 11:50 am
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I use a Park cable cutter. Cuts gear cables brilliantly and will also slice through braided hose.


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 11:55 am
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I have always used a stanley knife.


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 11:56 am
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Stanley blade and watch the fingers.


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 12:03 pm
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thanks guys.


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 12:04 pm
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Think a nice sharp Stanley/kitchen knife (sush, don't tell the missus) should give you a cleaner cut.


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 2:13 pm