Cutting braided SS fuel line

[Speedrdr]

Is there any preference or “better” ( for lack of a better term ) method of cutting this type of line? I have a metal cutting chop saw, a bandsaw and angle grinder that can be used. Looking for some guidance here as I haven’t used anything other than all metal fuel line material. Thanks for any tips, advice, even ridicule. Lol

Randy

 

[Broncobowsher]

My understanding is they do make a special set of shears to cut the stuff. They look a lot like a set of gardening lopers. But are made for cutting the braided hose.

I just use my angle grinder with a thin cut off wheel.

 

[rcmbronc]

I tape mine then cut with a cut off wheel in a die grinder.

 

[Wild horse 75]

I have a pair of cutters. They’ve got handles like a bolt cutter and blades like a cable cutter. They work amazing. I’ve made thousands of cuts with them over the years. They work on any braided hose. Ive never had to work with anything larger than -14 but I was able to cut that. I got them from summit racing. Best purchase I’ve made for making hoses.

 

[Car crazy Ken]

i just bought a pair of special shears from Summit. I think they were about $35.00 they work great !

 

[Shimmy]

i tape mine and use a thin cut off wheel. i've tried using shears but don't like how it somewhat crushed through braiding and line

 

[Timmy390]

I used this. Probably not what I should have used but it worked great and it's what I had.
https://www.harborfreight.com/28-in...MItc_M9frUiwMV4CBECB0e8DppEAQYASABEgKDp_D_BwE

Tim

 

[toddz69]

What type of SS braided hose are you cutting? For the fabric-covered p/s hose that I use for steering and hydroboost, the tape-n-cutoff wheel method has always seemed to work pretty well. For the braided hose w/PTFE liner hose that I use for fuel and trans cooling, I've also used the tape-n-cutoff wheel method with OK results. I recently got a set of shears similar to these:

https://hotrodfuelhose.com/products/hose-cutting-shears-for-stainless-and-nylon-braided-hose

that seems to do a little better but it does smash the liner a bit and then you've got to open it up with a tool and make it round again.

Todd Z.

 

[lars]

Likewise pneumatic die grinder with thin cutoff wheel after taping. Then a little dressing with a tiny screwdriver and/or an X-Acto knife to clear out the crumbs and burrs on the PTFE liner.

 

[bmc69]

Thin cutoff wheel in die grinder after a double-wrap of fiberglass-reinforced packing tape.

 

[.94 OR]

Any concern about getting metal fragments inside the line using a grinder type cut off tool?

 

[toddz69]

Any concern about getting metal fragments inside the line using a grinder type cut off tool?

Yes. But that's why a good flushing with brake cleaner and then a blow out with your air hose is a good thing .

Todd Z.

 

[ntsqd]

I used to do the tightly taped with duct tape and abrasive saw method, and I never liked how much junk got inside the hose. Never felt like I could be absolutely sure that I got it all out. Or how torn up and sharp the ends of the braid wires get.

Now I use one of these for all over-braided hose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVSBP2L/?tag=classicbroncos-20 Mine came from HF, but I wasn't finding one there.
For the teflon lined hose I have made tools to expand the liner after cutting it. Can also use the tool to install the brass berry under the braid.

 

[Speedrdr]

What type of SS braided hose are you cutting? For the fabric-covered p/s hose that I use for steering and hydroboost, the tape-n-cutoff wheel method has always seemed to work pretty well. For the braided hose w/PTFE liner hose that I use for fuel and trans cooling, I've also used the tape-n-cutoff wheel method with OK results. I recently got a set of shears similar to these:

https://hotrodfuelhose.com/products/hose-cutting-shears-for-stainless-and-nylon-braided-hose

that seems to do a little better but it does smash the liner a bit and then you've got to open it up with a tool and make it round again.

Todd Z.

Not for certain sure. It’s a product I bought from WildHorses as I wanted to be sure it was different from the brake lines so I didn’t have to go to the trouble of tracing one or the other if doing a repair. I have cut the wrong line in the past…plus the SS gave it some bling on the frame.

Randy

 

[Speedrdr]

Thanks all for the answers and advice. I love this forum. There’s a wealth of practical experience and knowledge here that is unrivaled!

Randy

 

[ssray]

Might be a little monkey business, but you could find some tube or pipe to turn the hose inside while clamped in a vise. Hose clamp snugged up or maybe a tywrap to keep the cut square as you turn it. Use a cut off wheel to cut through just the ss braid, blow the hose clean and then cut through the inner liner with a razor knife or hose cutter.

 

[PCB 4x4]

The absolute best way we found compared to all other methods, is a mini chop saw and a special blade made to cut it.

 

[ntsqd]

Is that blade abrasive or one with teeth?

 

[PCB 4x4]

Is that blade abrasive or one with teeth?

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

 

[ntsqd]

Can you share the source for both?