Big John Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 i have some stainless steel braid line that i am going to use on my engine swap and i need to cut it and put the an fittings on. well some say use a chisel to cut it that didnt work. i tried my 3" cutoff wheel that didnt work either. so what is the best way to cut stainless steel braid line so it wont fray. thanks john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironside Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wrap it with electrical tape ( just the area you are cutting ). Not sure if it will work but worth a shot.I think I read this somewhere but not 100% sure. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Something like a bolt cutter:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900040/ The trick to not getting them to fray is quick, clean cutting action... especially with that chisel method. Tape helps. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesfer Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wrap it with electrical tape ( just the area you are cutting ). Not sure if it will work but worth a shot.I think I read this somewhere but not 100% sure. good luck. I did this and used a dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Put the hose on a good chunk of aluminum. Then smack a sharp chisel against the hose. It will cut cleanly with no need for tape. I posted about this last year.http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=123027&hl=stainless&fromsearch=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Put the hose on a good chunk of aluminum. Then smack a sharp chisel against the hose. It will cut cleanly with no need for tape. I posted about this last year.http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=123027&hl=stainless&fromsearch=1 Eh, I tried that. I failed at ss steel braided hose cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Eh, I tried that. I failed at ss steel braided hose cutting. HAH, ironic because I failed at using cut off wheels on braided hose. The chisel trick worked excelent for me. I used a junk cyl head for the aluminum base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 HAH, ironic because I failed at using cut off wheels on braided hose. The chisel trick worked excelent for me. I used a junk cyl head for the aluminum base. I missed that step, aluminum base. I used a block of wood. FAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBMX88 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Something like a bolt cutter:http://www.summitrac...rts/SUM-900040/ The trick to not getting them to fray is quick, clean cutting action... especially with that chisel method. Tape helps. -Robert X2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 The wood should work the same as aluminum, you just need something softer than the hose and chisel so it doesnt recoil back when you smack it, If I dont have the bolt cutter like snips handy I use the tape and cut off wheel method. It has never failed me yet. BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 thanks for all the tips and i liked the video looks easy with the chisel big hammer and block of aluminum you guys are great. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I "ALWAYS" use duct tape, & any of the above methods, but a new hack saw blade, or dremel disc seems to work the cleanest for me. Take your time wrap the tape tight & have @ it, it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wrap it before you tap it. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zactek Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wrap it before you tap it. -Robert WORD The cutoff wheel method hasn't failed me either, I just wrap it on both sides of the cut (before I dig into it) so the braid has nowhere to go.I usually chamfer the braids on the ends a little (on a grinder) to make sure they can't catch on the edge as you're inserting them into the fitting.The chisel method sounds hokey, you got one shot, and it better be straight. Zack K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I did this and used a dremel Same here. Electrical tape and a Dremel cut-off wheel. Worked well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Dont forget to clean out any debris from using a cutoff wheel before you assemble the hose/fitting. I use brake cleaner and a blowgun. BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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