where's to get a good cable cutter's

[wan37]

I don't want to pay a fortune but would like to know where I can get a good gear cable and brake cable cutter's that don't Frey the ends?

 

[wheelbender6]

Go to a local bicycle shop. You may get it for less at www.performancebike.com

 

[Happy Valley]

Quality pliers type cable cutters are not cheap and even they get dull. If you have a rotary tool, use it with a diamond cut-off wheel. I've found that to be better anyway, no fraying or distorting the housing, a nice clean and exact cut every time.

 

[wan37]

Thanks guys

 

[Esteban]

Quality pliers type cable cutters are not cheap and even they get dull. If you have a rotary tool, use it with a diamond cut-off wheel. I've found that to be better anyway, no fraying or distorting the housing, a nice clean and exact cut every time.

+ 1 .

 

[darwin]

Quality pair of dykes will do, like channel lock or klein.

 

[Racie35]

a cutting wheel on a dremel works well too

 

[V 35]

I prefer the Dremel tool, for a clean cut. I coat the wire with a thin bead of epoxy , and let cure , before cutting,
cut right through the epoxy, and you have a cable that won't unravel. Cutting pliers often pinch the cable, a finish
nail in a pair of vice grips reforms cable end, allowing inner wire to pass through.

 

[roughrider]

I prefer the Dremel tool, for a clean cut. I coat the wire with a thin bead of epoxy , and let cure , before cutting,
cut right through the epoxy, and you have a cable that won't unravel. Cutting pliers often pinch the cable, a finish
nail in a pair of vice grips reforms cable end, allowing inner wire to pass through.

Good ideas!