Cable chopper

Just replacing cable outers. is it impetitive that i use some cycle specific cutters? I have some very good quality side cutters that i can vouch for…

What is the craic with ferrules etc… just check for ovality before the final install?

Immediate advice would be good… got a 1 hour window for fettling.

Muchos.

Side cutters are much like pliers in this instance, a bit of a bodge for the job.
Why not try using them on an old piece of outer, or just cut a little bit off the end to see how you get on. I suspect you may just mash it a bit.

They are ulra sharpe with minimal use… as long as it is a clean cut that all that matters ain"t it?

Why don't you just give it a go on the every end of the excess cable & see how you get on, then?

It's only the same principle as using secateurs instead of scissors to do garden pruning…

i did mine today and used a hacksaw!

I bought some cheap side cutters from screw fix for this very job, they perform better than the previous bike specific cutters i had which lasted 3 cuts for 3 times the price

angle grinder. job dun.

Yeah… someone mentioned tin snips?

Tried all the methods mentioned with no joy.

Investment needed i think, anyone reccomend some durable cutters?

park ones are ace, had them years, and they are still good, well worth the money if you plan on using them alot, or for a long time

Dremel with cutoff wheel in , perfect square cut go slow and gentle so as not to melt the plastic

Seriously, as mentioned go to screwfix, and buy the cheap dude cutters with black/ blue handles with orange bits. About a fiver and better than cycling specific ones. Use them to chop through 25mm copper cable… As do alot of other electricians I know.

Thanks for that peoples… i'm on it!

Yeah thats the ones lyons, think they were 6 quid or something cheap like that

Srew fix is the one! Job done and very clean cuts, thanks for the buzz mate… sending you a digital beer!

In desperation I used a chisel and a lump hammer whilst resting the cable on a vice it cut cleanly!

Can someone who's got a set of the magical cutters pick them out on the screwfix site so the rest of us get the right ones?

Cant find them myself on the site for some odd reason, already had a look for tomahawk

Bear with me….

Found them :

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/47997/Hand-Tools/Pliers-Cutters/Cable-Wire-Cutters/Cable-Cutters-240mm

Item number 27403 😀

Doh!