definitely not on the cables, but good cable cutters that size are inexpensive - $12. (though you could put on a knarp first then cut cable with a dremel). http://www.bicyclebuys.com/accessories/bmx-accessories/1407110&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=comparison-shopping&utm_campaign=Froogle?gclid=CO28uN6J2LoCFWxo7Aod8RIACg As I mentioned on the housings, chasing the cut end with a low-speed drill cleans them out fine. I agree high-quality cutters are preferred, but I'm talking about making do with what's around.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:04:08 AM UTC-6, Clayton wrote: > > I second what Tim says. Bicycle housing cutters are for longitudinal > housing only. I found when I tried a dremel cutoff tool on brake wires, it > left a sharp edge on the inside of the spiral wrap as well as ground up > abrasive, metal and burned plastic in the hole. Not good for preventing > friction. Diagonal cutters work best of all methods. The trick I use is to > place the diagonal cutters on the housing and gently cut through only the > plastic cover, then rotate and repeat. You will find that the top edge of > the cutter will find the crack between the windings at some point. Cut > through the cable. The cable will fold down as the top part of the cutter > slips between the spiral. Then just nip off the corner to make the housing > cut perpendicular. Works great. Open up the plastic hole with a sharpened > old spoke or a nail. Done. This method is used by most all professional > mechanics. (At least by myself and the ones I know..lol). Diagonal cutters > do not work on longitudinal housing. Use the Park for derailleur cables. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
