Cutting braided SS fuel line

[PCB 4x4]

Got the saw off Ebay

 

[Speedrdr]

No teeth, cost is 180.00 just for the blade. The mini chop saw is half the price.

Would a diamond blade (for concrete, tile, etc) work? I have several of those and can’t see my way clear to drop $180 for a saw blade that will make less than a half dozen cuts.

Randy

 

[ntsqd]

There are metal cutting diamond blades. Less abrasive junk flying around with them than with the typical abrasive cut-off blade, but there is still some that can get into the ID of the hose.

https://www.cutwithlenox.com/products/accessories/cutting-grinding-accessories/diamond

I would imagine that even with those that the hose needs to be wrapped before cutting it.

 

[bronkenn]

I use the cutoff wheel as well, but I'll wad up a small piece of rag with some cleaner soaked in it and blow it through the hose when done.

 

[PCB 4x4]

Would a diamond blade (for concrete, tile, etc) work? I have several of those and can’t see my way clear to drop $180 for a saw blade that will make less than a half dozen cuts.

Randy

Where in the world did you come up with the blade is only good for half a dozen cuts

 

[Oldtimer]

A half dozen cuts is all it would take Randy to complete his build.

PCB4x4,
Is the blade you use abrasive, or a knife blade? Does it have a brand name?

 

[ssray]

Here’s one I found for hydraulic hose that’s likely cleaner but high priced. They make a number of different types, some way higher than this one.

Toledo 7”

 

[bigmuddy]

Got the saw off Ebay

Thanks for sharing. Would be great for a shape that did a lot of hose building.

I will stick with the wrap and cut with a cut off wheel method as infrequently as I need it.

Good to know it exists though.

 

[lars]

If it hasn't been mentioned, and assuming you are cutting stainless braided line, be sure to have a box of Band Aids handy.

 

[ntsqd]

Thick finger tip callous' are also a bonus.

 

[Speedrdr]

Where in the world did you come up with the blade is only good for half a dozen

What I was saying was that I would make ONLY a half dozen cuts in my fuel lines and then I’ve got a $180 blade that would sit on the shelf. That’s what I meant by that post. Sorry if I didn’t make it clear.

Randy

 

[Speedrdr]

If it hasn't been mentioned, and assuming you are cutting stainless braided line, be sure to have a box of Band Aids handy.

I have an extensive first aid kit in my shop…my wife insisted on it. I’m sure I do not know why. lol

Randy

 

[Speedrdr]

My wife also has an accident policy from AFLAC for us (mainly me). She says that’s the only way I’m allowed to use the shop and the tools in it.

Randy

 

[PCB 4x4]

What I was saying was that I would make ONLY a half dozen cuts in my fuel lines and then I’ve got a $180 blade that would sit on the shelf. That’s what I meant by that post. Sorry if I didn’t make it clear.

Randy

That makes more sense

 

[cldonley]

I just tape mine up, clamp it loosely in a vice and use a hack saw. That’s the way we did it in Army training sir! Worked on Huey’s and Cobras, so probably ok for your rig. Just clean with denatured alcohol and blow out with compressed air before installing your fittings.