Just wanted to hear what you guys are doing.

Best way to cut steel cable. Here are a few tips for cutting metal with a recip saw: This tool.is made for the purpose of cutting cable, but there is another easy way to get a clean cut. The chop saw is a great way to cut steel with straight / square cuts (and most angles).

This method is similar to using side cutters. Using 2 vice grips and a twisting motion is the best way to cut / strip off electrical mc metal cable. I use a tool called “cable cutters which cuts from all sides as it squeezes.

Trying to cut steel cable with. Prepare yourself and your work area. A cable cutter is a hand tool used to cut cables and wires.

However, they are not meant to be used for cutting into steel. Extend blade life by keeping the saw’s speed slow. Porter wire/cable cutter holds a reputable image in the field of.

Bolt cutters from 12 to 14 inches in length can usually securely cut through threaded wires, rods, and lightweight chains. The cable cutter consists of two blades that are attached to a hinge. What is the best way to cut steel cable?

The circular saw is more maneuverable, cheaper and smaller than a chop saw. When the blades are closed, they pinch the cable and cut through. I've cut 750mcm cable, its about 1″ diameter with it.