cut that cable!

[mattbever]

Just wondering....what's everyone using to cut EHS? I'm ready for an upgrade. Thanks in advance for your replies.
Matt.

 

[TreeBeaver]

I've been using a Bosch battery powered angle grinder with a thin cutting wheel. It works really well. Fast and easy.

 

[JeffL]

18tpi hacksaw in the tree, plain old bolt cutters on the ground.

 

[mattbever]

Any one use the felco that traps the cable into the cutters. I think I saw it in the sherill catalog...

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Check here:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cable-cutters/=g728fz

 

[KyLimbwalker]

Those cable cutters are still a bit tough, Tom. Tree beaver has the solution- a battery powered side angle grinder is what we use too. It's great.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

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Tree beaver has the solution- a battery powered side angle grinder

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I agree! I'd have to get the DeWalt to match my batteries:

http://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.com/dewalt/products/DC411B.asp?gclid=CLmNksH_la4CFUHc4AodkQQsJQ

Under $100 too.

 

[countryboypa31]

I use a small bolt cutter from our local TSC. Works great.

 

[devil_dog]

Greenlee 757 or similar is a ratcheting cable cutter.

 

[jomoco]

These are the best I've used, but pay you must.

http://www.felcostore.com/item/f-c12?referer=wirecablecutters

jomoco

 

[mattbever]

Jamoco, do u use that for 'ehs', or just common grade. We use EHS and the box store cheapie bolt cutters are really harshing my mellow. In the sherrill catalog that felco has a subscript next to the picture that reads 'not for EHS'...just wondering if that is accurate or if the manufacture was just underpromising for some reason. Thoughts?
Sincere thanks,
Matt.

 

[brendonv]

The felcos do not cut EHS. They will barely cut one strand of EHS in fact.

 

[mattbever]

Good to know, thanks Brendon.

 

[mattbever]

Also, we use the rig guy's, they require a clean cut. Does the grinder leave a nice clean cut?

 

[mattbever]

Those Greenlees look sweet. Kind of spendy tho. Worth it???

 

[Tom Dunlap]

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Also, we use the rig guy's, they require a clean cut. Does the grinder leave a nice clean cut?

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It depends on the cut-off wheel that's used.

The distributor of Pferd cut-off wheels is in Plymouth. I'll find their contact info. Pferd have always been my favorite.

 

[mattbever]

Thanks Tom.

 

[jomoco]

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Also, we use the rig guy's, they require a clean cut. Does the grinder leave a nice clean cut?

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Sorry to hear bout your use of Rigguy cabling hardware Matt.

And yes I cut up to 7/16th EHS cable with my Felco cutters.

But I've no doubt there are better more expensive cutters out there, like the Greenlee, though I've not used them yet.

Rigguy hardware sucks in my opinion, and there are threads here I believe on why that go into detail.

Essentially it boils down to no wire cable MFR approving RIgguy fittings for use with their cables due to the unwrapping and separation of cable strands, then crushing each strand, compromising the galvinized coating, then hiding all this damage away somewhere it can't be inspected.

Good luck with your cabling Matt.

jomoco

 

[Menchhofer]

Dewalt sawzall works great.

 

[cerviarborist]

Personally I'm a big fan of manual ratcheting cable cutters. Easy operation in the tree, with no need to brace yourself, and they cut the cable by compressing from all sides, so that the cut end stays together and threads easily if you're using end pieces into which the cable must be threaded. They're a real game-changer in terms of ease of use. I bought a set made by Baudat in Germany. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny.