Cable Cutter Technique

Procedure

1. Position the cutter close to the desired cut point

   with the cable supported on both sides.

2. Squeeze with one firm motion

   Multiple half-presses fray the cable.

3. For housing

   cut between the coils, then check the inner liner is open and round. If the liner is crushed, push a pick or awl through to reopen it.

4. For inner cables

   crimp a cable end cap on immediately to prevent fraying. Squeeze with the rounded jaws of pliers (not the cutting jaws — that severs the cap).