Posted By: moparniac
Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 05:46 PM
Best Way To Cut 8AN Line
Posted By: mopartony
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 05:51 PM
If you have a steel cut off wheel on a grinder that is the best way.
I use, duct tape, a sharp chisel, a 2.5lbs short handle hammer, the cement on the drive or garage and one good whack! It may take 2-3 though.
In the 2-3 case better hope your name is not lightining. You know it never hits the same place twice.
I use, duct tape, a sharp chisel, a 2.5lbs short handle hammer, the cement on the drive or garage and one good whack! It may take 2-3 though.
In the 2-3 case better hope your name is not lightining. You know it never hits the same place twice.
Posted By: Bob_Coomer
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 06:06 PM
You need some reinforced tape to wrap the end (this keeps the wire from fraying. A cutoff wheel, or a pair of good snips, or cutters. I prefer the cutters over the cutoff wheel/grinder cause this tends to burn the rubber up at the end hose.
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 06:06 PM
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I like using a abrasive chop saw. Makes a perfect cut that doesn't fray the stainless braid. Wrap it in masking tape and cut. Besure to rinse out the inside of the hose before and after installing the ends.
A die grinder with a cutoff wheel will do the trick too.
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 06:11 PM
maybe a dremel with a cutoff wheel
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 06:15 PM
that may work, use black electrical tape pulled tight.
Posted By: 340man4ever
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 06:26 PM
Black tape end, metal hose clamp tight and cut with cutoff wheel as close to the clamp as possible- keeps it from unraveling (sp?). Works great for the novice like me! good luck 
Posted By: Anonymous
Post deleted by Defbob - 02/14/09 06:53 PM
Posted By: mopowers
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 07:18 PM
Do you guys keep the tape on the ends when you assemble the hose end?
Posted By: SRT8Challenger
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 07:20 PM
I black tape it, Block of aluminum, big sharp chisel and one hard blow with a big heavy hammer.
Nice clean cut with no debree. Works great!
Ed
Nice clean cut with no debree. Works great!
Ed
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 07:57 PM
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Do you guys keep the tape on the ends when you assemble the hose end?
no, take it off being careful not to screw with the braided line.
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 08:43 PM
I left strapping tape on my 6an stuff before....... no issues.... my handheld cutters cut nice though the 6an stuff....... wont cut through the 8an stuff....
Posted By: go-fish
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 08:52 PM
Couple of wraps of masking tape and a bang saw.
Posted By: rowin4
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 09:10 PM
A couple raps of masking tape works well, i use a thin cutoff wheel on a 4 1/2 " grinder. I cut in the middle of the tape so the next piece is ready to go. I do leave the tape on to install the fitting to contain the braid so it doesn't fray, after starting remove the tape and continue install. I think which ever way you do it,it is most critical you flush the lines out throughly.It doesn't take much to jam your needle/seat in your carb and you sure don't want that crap in your oil if your plumbing a oil set up. 
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/14/09 09:56 PM
Quote:That is a good method. The clamp will help keep the cut straight all the way around. As other's have stated, clean out the hose after cutting with an abrasive wheel.
Black tape end, metal hose clamp tight and cut with cutoff wheel as close to the clamp as possible-
Posted By: Anonymous
Post deleted by Defbob - 02/14/09 11:33 PM
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:07 AM
Quote:BINGO,works great and also crimps the hose in slightly so it slides easily into the fitting.
I used to use the wizz wheel but for 35.00 I broke down and bought a cutter at Home Depot that is much easier and leaves a cleaner cut
Posted By: dthemi
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:13 AM
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only 35.00
Something like that is much better. Go to an electrical supply house and buy a big pair like linemen use to cut cable about 3.5 feet long and they'll cut everything up to -16. No taping, grinding, or cleanup mess.
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:19 AM
Quote:Nice !
only 35.00
Posted By: cmcgee123
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:30 AM
Quote:Quote:Nice !
only 35.00
but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers
Posted By: Mopar_racer_99
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:54 AM
by checking how sharp the blades are 
Posted By: dthemi
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:55 AM
Quote:Quote:Quote:Nice !
only 35.00
but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers
Just use your second knuckle as the cut off mark, place finger on hose for length, insert both finger and hose into jaw, place bottom handle against bench, and press firmly against the upper handle with free hand. then go to wallace racing calculators to calculate potential Et savings being light one finger.
Posted By: Ari440
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 03:57 AM
makita 4 inch electric cut off wheel
Posted By: rowin4
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:02 AM
Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off?
Posted By: smokinwoody
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:03 AM
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Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off?
I use electrical tape...then make my cut with cable cutters..
Posted By: Ari440
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:06 AM
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Wonder how many cuts it will make before the wires start bending over before cutting off?
use black tape ,tight on the line it will not fray apart
Posted By: cmcgee123
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:06 AM
Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Nice !
only 35.00
but if i use those, how am i supposed to cut my fingers
Just use your second knuckle as the cut off mark, place finger on hose for length, insert both finger and hose into jaw, place bottom handle against bench, and press firmly against the upper handle with free hand. then go to wallace racing calculators to calculate potential Et savings being light one finger.
has anyone done research to find which finger gives the most accurate measurments? with the most ET gained by removing said finger.
but seriously who makes those pliers?
Posted By: rowin4
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:11 AM
Just don't use the one you use to wipe your 
Posted By: Adobedude
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:17 AM
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Just don't use the one you use to wipe your
Good advice...I stuck that particular finger in a hand held blender once...Made me realize just how right handed I am.
Posted By: Lefty
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:52 AM
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only 35.00
That's what I use.
They even work on your cigar in a pinch... 
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 06:44 AM
Two or three tight raps of duct tape and the finest tooth hacksaw blade I have, put the hose in a vise and saw away A real thin cut off wheel in a high rpm(23000+ ) four inch air powered dremel or grinder works well also as already siad
A real thin cut off wheel in a high rpm(23000+ ) four inch air powered dremel or grinder works well also as already siad
Posted By: DirectSubjection
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 07:41 AM
I've used electrical tape and a Dremel with a cut-off wheel no prob.
Posted By: RT540
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 09:07 AM
I use a big lead hammer on the concrete floor, and a sharp knife.
I lay the AN line on the lead, and then a sharp knife on top, and cut it with just one hammer blow, it will make a nice clean cut.
The braided steel, will need some massage to get round again.
I learned this method from a Top fuel racer.
I have heard cutting with a 1mm super thinn cut off wheel, also works great.
Never tried a plier tho.
I lay the AN line on the lead, and then a sharp knife on top, and cut it with just one hammer blow, it will make a nice clean cut.
The braided steel, will need some massage to get round again.
I learned this method from a Top fuel racer.
I have heard cutting with a 1mm super thinn cut off wheel, also works great.
Never tried a plier tho.
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 09:14 AM
I used the plier ,method on 6an and it worked great. wouldnt cut the 8 n stuff.... reason for starteting this topic.. 
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 12:49 PM
Quote:i use TP
Just don't use the one you use to wipe your
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 12:51 PM
Quote:the small one i got from HD cut my 8 AN fine.
I used the plier ,method on 6an and it worked great. wouldnt cut the 8 n stuff.... reason for starteting this topic..
Posted By: Cudafied
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 01:25 PM
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only 35.00
I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this
Posted By: Plumb Wired
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 01:48 PM
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only 35.00
I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this
I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem.
Mike Gray
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 02:23 PM
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only 35.00
I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this
I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem.
Mike Gray
where do you get a set like that
Posted By: moparmanjames
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/15/09 04:34 PM
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only 35.00
I don't even use tape when I use a cutter like this
I agree also, I have a large set that can cut up to #12 with no problem.
Mike Gray
where do you get a set like that
Grainger, McMaster Carr, sometimes hardware stores will have a nice set too.
Posted By: HemiGreg
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 06:15 PM
100 BUCKS AND CAN CUT 1 1/2" HOSE
I ALSO GOT A 48" HYDROLIC SET CAN CUT 3" SOLID
MATERIALBIGGER IS BETTER AND HONE BLADES BEFORE USE WIT DIAMOND ROUND HONE
Posted By: HemiGreg
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 06:31 PM
THIS IS LIKE MY BIG ONE CEPT MINE GOT THE PUMP BUILT IN THE HANDLES
CAN ALSO CUT AN "A" OR "B" PILLER LOL
THERE LIKE 200 BUCKS USED. YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE USES U WILL FIND FOR IT ONCE U GOT THEM
Posted By: Jeepmon
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 06:36 PM
Posted By: John_T_Brown
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 06:38 PM
Here you go Jegs Hose Cutter
Posted By: maximum entropy
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 07:57 PM
Quote:best 35.00 i ever spent.
Here ya go... cheap and easy
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail...mp;autoview=sku
Posted By: tjmarcus1
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 08:22 PM
ask a hundred racers.......get a hundred answers
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 08:32 PM
I bought the handhelds at lowes last night1! kobalts. and they cut through it clean....
Posted By: ccarson
Re: Best Way To Cut 8AN Line - 02/16/09 11:07 PM
Quote:Go to the earls website they have whole area dedicated to assembling hose