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Posted by Wayne Whitney on April 28, 2007, 12:21 pm
Hello,
I need to some work with 1/0 Al SER cable but haven't dealt with
anything so large before. I assume careful use of a utility knife
will be adequate for removing the exterior sheathing. For cutting
conductors I usually use Klein Tools 1412, but it says "Cut Copper
Only" and seems a little small. What is recommended? And how about
stripping the 1/0?
Thanks, Wayne
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Posted by zxcvbob on April 28, 2007, 12:30 pm
Wayne Whitney wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I need to some work with 1/0 Al SER cable but haven't dealt with
> anything so large before. I assume careful use of a utility knife
> will be adequate for removing the exterior sheathing. For cutting
> conductors I usually use Klein Tools 1412, but it says "Cut Copper
> Only" and seems a little small. What is recommended? And how about
> stripping the 1/0?
>
> Thanks, Wayne
>
I've not worked with cable quite that big, but you can use a hacksaw
with a very fine-toothed blade to cut large conductors. That Klein tool
will work just fine on soft aluminum, but it's not big enough for this.
(they don't want you cutting steel wire, or aluminum wire with a steel
messenger wire in it)
Just carefully strip the wires with the utility knife, being careful not
to nick the strands. Practice on a scrap before you attack the real
cable ends.
Bob
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Posted by Wayne Whitney on April 28, 2007, 2:16 pm
> I've not worked with cable quite that big, but you can use a hacksaw
> with a very fine-toothed blade to cut large conductors.
Thanks for the guidance. How about a reciprocating saw with a very
fine-toothed blade, would that work?
Cheers, Wayne
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Posted by zxcvbob on April 28, 2007, 3:54 pm
Wayne Whitney wrote:
>
>> I've not worked with cable quite that big, but you can use a hacksaw
>> with a very fine-toothed blade to cut large conductors.
>
> Thanks for the guidance. How about a reciprocating saw with a very
> fine-toothed blade, would that work?
>
> Cheers, Wayne
Sure, but a hacksaw will be easier. If you want to use a power tool,
maybe a 4" angle grinder with a metal cutoff wheel.
Bob
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Posted by Wayne Whitney on April 28, 2007, 4:30 pm
> Sure, but a hacksaw will be easier. If you want to use a power tool,
> maybe a 4" angle grinder with a metal cutoff wheel.
Great, I have one of those handy for cutting metal straps and threaded
rod. Thanks for the suggestions.
Cheers, Wayne
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