The circular saw is more maneuverable, cheaper and smaller than a chop saw.

Best way to cut steel cable. What is the best way to cut steel cable? Now carefully place the steel rope into the cutting tool exactly where you made the mark with the marker. These cable cutters are capable of cutting into 4/0 aluminum as well as 2/0 copper.

Prepare yourself and your work area. I carry 5/16 and 3/8. The chop saw is a great way to cut steel with straight / square cuts (and most angles).

First bend the cable until the armor begins to pop open. However, they are not meant to be used for cutting into steel. Here are a few tips for cutting metal with a recip saw:

The tape is the trick. This tool.is made for the purpose of cutting cable, but there is another easy way to get a clean cut. Extend blade life by keeping the saw’s speed slow.

This is what i use to cut copper cable, greenlee cable cutter, uses a makita 18v battery. When you are looking to cut steel cable, use bolt cutters. I've had good results with taping it real tight (electrician's tape stretched tight works great) and a fine.

Catskinner | oct 09, 2008 07:49am | #19. I've cut 750mcm cable, its about 1″ diameter with it. Trying to cut steel cable with.