Braided Steel Cable Cutter

Lightweight and strong these cable cutters are ideal for handling a variety of cutting jobs.

Braided steel cable cutter.

How i cut wire rope or cable a quick easy method with simple tools you probably own already. Angled high leverage cobolt comfort grip cutting pliers. These wire cutters were designed for cutting stranded cable cleanly leaving no frayed ends. The rubber grips help reduce hand fatigue so you can work longer.

Cutting steel cable to size is a job that requires the right tools and attention to safety as well. Also known as cobalt steel this m42 tool steel maintains its hardness in high speed cutting applications that generate intense heat. Muzata heavy duty 18 hardened cable cutter chromium vanadium steel high temperature heat treatment cuts 5 16 stainless steel wire rope smooth like butter cr03 series ct1 4 4 out of 5 stars 42 45 99 45. Find cable cutters at lowe s today.

The tool will cut safety wire as well as piano wire. This braided wire has a stiff construction for use as bracing and guy wires. To insure long life on the cutting edge the tools go through a complex treating process giving them a file hard surface with a tough core. Wire rope cutters with 64 hrc cutting edge.

The best way to cut steel braided cable cover is to give it two or three wraps of plastic electrician s tape give it a slight squeeze in the jaws of a vice and cut it with a cutoff wheel or put it in a holding clamp of a cutoff saw put a piece of wood dowel inside to support the tubing and cut it through. They are manufactured from aircraft quality alloy steel. Handle on these cable cutters gives you the leverage to cut through tough wires cables and wire ropes. High leverage diagonal cutters with 64 hrc cutting edge and straight handle.

Heavy duty forged steel 7 1 2 in. This steel wire rope includes a hook with latch on one end for use with winches. High leverage cobolt cut notch and spring with comfort grip. Here are some simple safety principles to follow and tips on how to find the right tools.