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amcjunky 09-08-2008 01:45 PM

fuel lines
 
ok so i am putting in my fuel lines at the momment.

my question is whats the best way to cut steel braid line? i was told to get a hack saw with a 32 or high tooth count and that would work fine but it seem that i get all the way threw just fine and at the end it always screws up. i use eletrical tape were i want to cut also.

the other question is any tips of tricks to get them to go into the actual fitting?

thanks justin

bbchevy 09-08-2008 02:32 PM

Line CUTTER!
 
I Make these LINES Daily!

CUT-OFF Wheel with a 4 or 5" Wheel!
I have Used every Type of Cutter Made,this works the BEST!!
Later
G 8)
Use as MUCH Lube as Possible,and i have some Super Thin Electrical Tape.
Also,Use ANTI-SEEZE on the Fittings!!!

hammertime 09-08-2008 03:51 PM

I also use some big cable cutters works great, just need to keep sharp.

topcat572 09-09-2008 08:39 AM

hose
 
The little cut off wheels on a 1/8 die grinder, cheap and easy. :)

Tod74 09-09-2008 08:54 AM

I never had no trouble with a hack saw but you gota tape it good...I use masking tape wrapped several times around. Also get a set of aluminum safe jaws for your vise that are made for the AN fittings...makes it easier.

kwkracing 09-09-2008 01:05 PM

4.5" angle grinder with a cut off wheel!

ARUSSELL 09-09-2008 01:12 PM

Spent the $4 and buy a tubing cutter

suicidebomb 09-09-2008 03:36 PM

I'm a cutoff wheel guy.

johnracer 09-09-2008 03:45 PM

Cutoff wheel here too....

shinyblackpaint 09-09-2008 07:43 PM

Cutting braided hose
 

Originally Posted by ARUSSELL
Spent the $4 and buy a tubing cutter

Be hard to cut braided hose with a tubing cutter...............be kinda mushy/squishy/messy.
Best way is the thinnest cut-off wheel possible. I use a .045" thick wheel all the time after giving it a couple wraps of electrical tape. Really wouldn't even need the tape it cuts so neat.


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