Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter

[Dale]

Good point, Clint.  I didn’t use any tape but I only had 3 or 4 pieces to cut and the chisel was still very sharp.  Also think that masking tape would work better than duct tape or electrical tape in this instance.  I’d think it’d be a bit more flexible and allow the hose to better rebound to a round shape after being whacked. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 10:22 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter   That's the way I cut braided hose too,Dale. The only other thing I might add is I wrap the hose with duct tape first before wacking it with the chisel. The tape allows for a clean cut w/o loose strands. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale   I never tried braided line cutters and shops that deal with braided line frequently have a large cut off saw as Herb mentioned.  For an infrequent user such as myself, I went to Lowes and got a large flat chisel; about 3” across the cutting area.  Put the hose on a wooden block and smack it once with a 2-lb hand sledge and it’ll cut clean.  Be sure to use something that will absorb the shock like a piece of 2x4 and not a concrete garage floor.  You don’t want to know – LOL. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp   There are numerous ways to cut braided line... a cut off saw, hack saw (both require the line to be wrapped with tape at the cut point), a sharpened chisel w/ a heavy hammer and a solid hit (yes it does work), and finally, a pair of braided line cutters.  In my opinion, the cutters are the best way but can only handle up to a -12 size line (at least the ones I have) Summit part number SUM-900040, $33.95.    Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm