Morning all,
I had to use my Park tool cable cutters on Friday and i am v disappointed at the results. The cable outer crushed approx 5 out of 6 times. When i realised they were not much good i cut the outer longer and gradually reduced the length until i got a cut which was not crushed.
My question is - was i doing something wrong? I tried gentle pressure, quick snip and turning the outer to the place of least resistance - made no difference. The tool has been used approximately 8 times so there should be no issue with wear.
Any advice appreciated.
This is a similar experience which a guy i know has with an electric planer, he was taking a bit off a door and the planer took too much off so he gradually reduced the door to a 'half door' with the planer!!! Unfortunately once cable outer gets too short it is useless!!
Thanks all,
Richard
I had to use my Park tool cable cutters on Friday and i am v disappointed at the results. The cable outer crushed approx 5 out of 6 times. When i realised they were not much good i cut the outer longer and gradually reduced the length until i got a cut which was not crushed.
My question is - was i doing something wrong? I tried gentle pressure, quick snip and turning the outer to the place of least resistance - made no difference. The tool has been used approximately 8 times so there should be no issue with wear.
Any advice appreciated.
This is a similar experience which a guy i know has with an electric planer, he was taking a bit off a door and the planer took too much off so he gradually reduced the door to a 'half door' with the planer!!! Unfortunately once cable outer gets too short it is useless!!
Thanks all,
Richard