[orange 68]

I am going to install a fuel filter between my mechanical fuel pump and carb, but have stainless steel braided hoses. I need to cut this hose to install the filter. What is the best method to cut this hose?

 

[Steve69SS396]

I've found that a cable or hose cutter like this one from Summit works the best. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D900040&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[brandonc707]

I have always used a chop saw. Wrap the hose in electrical tape and use a chopsaw(the ones used to cut steel) has always worked for me.

 

[Mark .L.W.]

you can also use a small disc grinder with a zip disc .
Mark.

 

[zdld17]

There is a kool end installing tool that helps keep getting the wires stuck into your fingers. Called Koul tools. Jegs sells them in case you are gonna be doing a lot of braided hose plumbing.

 

[67FamilyFun]

I've used a sharp wood chisel. Just takes one good...Whack!
Scott

 

[orange 68]

I have a metal cutting chop saw, I think I will try this method first. Thanks for the other options, I may end up using them also. I onlw have one cut to make, so it should be to difficult. Thanks again!!!!!!

 

[Bolt]

The chop saw is probably your best choice it would be nice if you had a helper hold the hose stretched tight and dont forget to wrap it with duct tape twice . Installing the ends are a lot of fun. Have you ever done that before? Have fun!

 

[dubs68camaro]

Very important though.......Your cut will be a lot more clean if you take the spot you want to cut and tape it a few times really tight with black electrical tape. It will help keep the ends from fraying. It will be good if you are a diabetic because you can do easy blood-sugar check from all the times you will probably prick your fingers with the little wire end!!!!!!

 

[Steve69SS396]

With a hose cutter, like the one from Summit, it makes a clean cut without any debris or taping required. Also, because of the shape of the blades it slightly crimps the stainless inward making easier to assemble the fittings. :thumbsup:

I've been assembling these lines for close to 30 years. I used to use a cutoff blade or hacksaw and would tape the line to keep it from fraying the stainless. One day I bought some line from my local speed shop and they used a hose cutter. I couldn't believe how easily they cut it and how clean the cut was. I bought a cutter that day.

 

[Fred Ficarra]

With a hose cutter, like the one from Summit, it makes a clean cut without any debris or taping required. Also, because of the shape of the blades it slightly crimps the stainless inward making easier to assemble the fittings. :thumbsup:

I've been assembling these lines for close to 30 years. I used to use a cutoff blade or hacksaw and would tape the line to keep it from fraying the stainless. One day I bought some line from my local speed shop and they used a hose cutter. I couldn't believe how easily they cut it and how clean the cut was. I bought a cutter that day.

Thanks Steve. One of them is on the way.

 

[Steptoe]

I used to use electrical tape...till coulnt find the roll and used duct tape...that is far better.
The hacksaw works ok, but a cutoff disk in the 4"grinder is far tidier.
For small diameter (as suggested above) a wood chisle and a good wack is also effective...dont use your good wood chisles!!!! Again tape 1st
Dont use tin snips or shear type cutters..not only kills the snips but dosesnt cut as well.

 

[travis]

With a hose cutter, like the one from Summit, it makes a clean cut without any debris or taping required. Also, because of the shape of the blades it slightly crimps the stainless inward making easier to assemble the fittings. :thumbsup:

I've been assembling these lines for close to 30 years. I used to use a cutoff blade or hacksaw and would tape the line to keep it from fraying the stainless. One day I bought some line from my local speed shop and they used a hose cutter. I couldn't believe how easily they cut it and how clean the cut was. I bought a cutter that day.

Tell me more...can you post a link to this part? I have braided fuel lines on 3 vehicles I own and I bled on every one of them!

 

[Steve69SS396]

Tell me more...can you post a link to this part? I have braided fuel lines on 3 vehicles I own and I bled on every one of them!

You will definately appreciate this tool. Money well spent!

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D900040&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[onovakind67]

I use these Klein cutters for -10 and smaller lines. Self powered single tool, use them in tight spots, makes a clean cut.

 

[Cameano]

I used to tape them up and use a cutoff saw or hacksaw, but then I read about the sharp cold chisel trick. Wrap with tape, use a bfh and a sharp chisel wide enough to cut in one hit, and give it a good whack. Works perfect. :thumbsup:

 

[travis]

Thanks for the link Steve!

Mike, I've got a set of cable cutters that look exactly like that that are actually for cutting telcom cable bundles, and it doesn't work worth a crap for cutting braided stainless hose. I wonder if it is because your cutters are made specifically for a smaller diameter hose? The ones I have just mash and mangle the braided hose and turns the hose end into a deadly weapon.

 

[onovakind67]

Are they new and sharp? Mine cut through braided hose like butter, you just tape the line and make a quick firm cut.

 

[travis]

Not new but extremely sharp. I can fit about a 1.5" diameter bundle of cable into it and it cuts them easily, but they aren't really pretty cuts. I was looking at it closer and think I see the problem...the blades don't seem to be close enough together to make a clean cut. I'll go to the tool warehouse back at home in a couple of weeks...they carry Klein tools so should carry a set of cutters like that.