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Subject: | [TowerTalk] Cutting EHS? |
From: | broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan) |
Date: | Tue, 22 Apr 1997 17:42:07 -0600 (MDT) |
Barry, I have had good luck with good quality bolt cutters. I have cut a lot of 1/4 and 5/16 and some 3/8 with big bolt cutters--36" to 42" ones. Never had any problems with denting the jaws. The real secret on bolt cutters is to note that the gap can be adjusted by loosening the hinge bolts and rotating them--they are eccentric bolts and when adjusted properly you can have a minimal gap in the jaws. I also have a rebar cutter/bender that works OK now that I have adjusted its jaws--but it is a little more expensive (and heavy). Some people use a cutting torch and you can use a cutoff saw with one of the friction blades--I use those for cutting 1-1/4 inch rod for use as guy anchors--goes pretty fast. I also have a cutter that you wack with a hammer but it was never all that great. Hacksaws are for masochists. 73 John W0UN -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com |
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