Cable Cutters

kingrollo

Im coming to the conclusion that decent mechanics are a dying breed ! - Any job I ask to be done, always has to go back for fine tuning. /Rantover !

So my next task is replacing a brake cable for which I may or may not need some cable cutters - anybody recommend a decently priced set of cable cutters...

a.palmer

Park tools, worth every penny for good cable cutters

Matthewfalle

Yup - Park Tools.

kingrollo

Park tools to pricey - looking for budget options

figbat

I use a cutting disc on a Dremel. Lovely clean cut, no crush. It does the sheaths too. If you do do this one tip: tape up the inner cable before cutting it, otherwise it can unwind a little. Otherwise, job's a good'un (as I already have a Dremel lying about).

Bobbinogs

You get what you pay for.

Park tools. Job done.

gethinceri

Park Tools. Not expensive.

Wheelspinner

The Park ones are on special on CRC at the moment and very good value at that price.

Other suggestion above for a Dremel and cutting disc is excellent Plan B. I use an angle grinder with a very fine cutting disc to do cable outers these days, but a Dremel would be just as good if a tad slower. Generally use the Park Tool cutters for inner wires though.

Option C is just do the re-cabling with a full length inner wire, cut it approximately to length when done, leave a few inches spare, tape the end, ride to LBS and ask nicely if they'll give you the snip *ahem* at the right length and put a ferrule on for you.

kingrollo

Wheelspinner wrote:

The Park ones are on special on CRC at the moment and very good value at that price.

Other suggestion above for a Dremel and cutting disc is excellent Plan B. I use an angle grinder with a very fine cutting disc to do cable outers these days, but a Dremel would be just as good if a tad slower. Generally use the Park Tool cutters for inner wires though.

Option C is just do the re-cabling with a full length inner wire, cut it approximately to length when done, leave a few inches spare, tape the end, ride to LBS and ask nicely if they'll give you the snip *ahem* at the right length and put a ferrule on for you.

Do you have a link to those ? - how much is the offer ?

I don't want to spend to much for something that will get infrequent use.

fenix

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=park+tool+cable+cu ... n+reaction

Under £20 and will last you forever.

trek_dan

kingrollo wrote:

Park tools to pricey - looking for budget options

£20 too pricey? You'd save twice that in bike shop labour on one re-cable

imposter2.0

kingrollo wrote:

I don't want to spend to much for something that will get infrequent use.

That's a bit of a logical fallacy, tbh. I have several tools, like steerer cutter guide, chain cutter, cable cutters, BB tools, etc that I might only use once every several months, if that. But when you need them, they still need to be quality tools.

timothyw

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-to ... -prod10187

Had these for a year and at least two complete re-cablings, never let me down, massively better than using a Dremel!

Can't see myself buying the park one anytime soon.

homers_double

Park Tools are not the be all and end all, go to a decent tool shop and get some decent quality cutters.

Probably about the same price but £20 isn't a lot to spend.

JimboM

How about these

http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-c ... 10mm/2916c

fenix

No idea - but for the extra - just get the Park that we have used and can vouch for ?

larkim

I asked a similar question and was recommended the OnOne / PlanetX cable cutters, about half the price of parktools. Haven't taken the plunge yet either way, but the cheap ones appeared to be the same as the Draper ones you can buy in the sheds.

imposter2.0

Agree, there's no particular 'magic' ingredient to Park Tools, other than the fact that many of their tools are obviously bike-specific, rather than generic.

turbotommy

£20 pounds isn't a lot to spend for decent wire / cable cutters. The park version is well made and does the job right. Wouldn't bother looking much further.

kingrollo

TimothyW wrote:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-pro-cable-cutter/rp-prod10187

Had these for a year and at least two complete re-cablings, never let me down, massively better than using a Dremel!

Can't see myself buying the park one anytime soon.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I went with the CRC ones in the above link.

scott_w1987

Knipex - nothing else comes close

robertsander0701

I tried using this Park Tool CN-10 Pro Cable Cutter Tool to trim the brake housing, and it did a good job. The Park Tool CN10 may also be the top-rated cable cutter because it’s very sharp,  strong enough for cutting bicycle wires. It has two functions – crimper and cutter – and features a wire latch for securing the handles. It comes with a precise cutting jaw for seamless cuts. In addition, it also has a wire latch which keeps the handles together.

darkhairedlord

Felco. just buy the best and have done.

pblakeney

Why do people keep finding these old threads?

bianchi_dave

pblakeney said:

Why do people keep finding these old threads?

Maybe, just maybe, because they work for Park Tools? Yes, I'm cynical

lesfirth

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303832158752

Did the job and look as though will do it another thousand times.

monkimark

Spammers upping their post count by dragging up old threads and posting a load of old drivel in response

pblakeney said:

Why do people keep finding these old threads?

wisepatrick09rl3KxQh1

You can consider KNIPEX tools wire rope cutters. I bought these for brake and shifting cables on bicycles. The crimpers are the right size for ferals and end crimps. This bike cable cutter provides excellent clean cuts not only in your bike cable but also to other usage.