SteveW Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Morning chaps, I'm wondering if you can help me, does anyone know the best way to cut Samco superflex hose (th eone with the metal wire in it) I can cut it but the neds look a right mess with the wire merrily poking out. I've been using a Stanley and a Hacksaw which isn't a good idea. Any help appreciated. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 A stanley should slice through metal braid...... Other than that I can't think of a good way that would look neet in an engine bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Dremel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 How far in is the metal braid? I'd be tempted to cut the outer silicone with something sharpe like a Stanley blade and then cut through the rest with a dremmel. Keeps the outer edges nice and neat then as they're the only ones you'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breay Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Tin snips (metal scissors) will cut through pretty much any thing within reason, i use mine for loads of things. I got some from Halfords and i think they were only a tenner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks guys, I'd not thought of trying the Dremel. The superflex stuff has a 2mm single wire braid which is coiled like a spring and then the silicone is formed over the top of it. Generally you only need to cut through one coil per cut which isn't too bad. The braid isn't to increase burst pressure as such but to stop the hose collapsing when you bend it at angles. I'm using it on emy track car cos all the coolant hoses need replacing and OE ones are ridiculous prices!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Tin snips or proper wire cutters would do it if they were sharp enough, otherwise they'd just squash it. Use a g-clamp and a bench saw for a nice easy cut, but make it quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Using ninja skills to chop through the hose with your bare hands...!!! Failing that a dremel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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