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Braided hoses??

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Old May 30, 2001 | 07:22 AM
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Braided hoses??

What is a good way to cut braided hose?

The company I can get it from will not cut it and only sells it in pre-cut lengths....
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Old May 31, 2001 | 03:52 AM
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Wrap it TIGHT with several layers of filiament tape, then use a high-speed cut-off wheel.
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Old May 31, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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Put it in a vice, wrap the area to be cut tight with electrical tape, and use a hacksaw. What Aperion said will work great too.

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Old May 31, 2001 | 12:55 PM
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If you have a wooden dowel that fits in the hose it helps a lot to prevent tearout. I've heard you can use two hack saw blades back to back set up in opposite directions.

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