cutting braided line questions

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Sep 22, 2002 | 07:54 PM

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cutting braided line questions

how hard is it to cut braided steel lines and put fittings on braided lines. ive never messed with braided lines before, im sure i can do it, just wondering whats involved.

Sep 22, 2002 | 07:57 PM

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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'

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Wrap electrical tape around the line where you want to cut it and cut it with a fine tooth hacksaw.

Sep 22, 2002 | 08:02 PM

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thats easy enough, how about putting fittings on the ends of braided hose?

Sep 23, 2002 | 11:31 AM

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If the braid flares out a little and you can't get it into the fitting, put a screw-type hose clamp about 1/8" from the end of the hose and tighten it down until it squeezes the hose enough to get the fitting on.