Best way to cut cable sleeving?

[hagatha]

Whats the trick to cutting cable sleeving so that it doesn't fray? Just cutting with scissors is useless!

Thanks!
Lee

[Ob1]

i just use scissors to remove the outside sleeve and have never had a problem when wiring cat 5 cable

[hagatha]

To clarify.... I'm referencing the colored messed sleeving that is put over (usually more than one) wires to dress them up and organize the interior of the case (wire management).

Thanks,
Lee

[newbuilder14]

I believe the most effective method would be carefully cutting it with scissors. You could use a handyman's knife but you'd really want to be careful.

[Ob1]

have you tried a wire stripper?

[Alaron]

Use heat shrink to cover the fray for a clean look. http://www.frozencpu.com/search.html?mv_profile=keyword_search&mv_session_id=RjuJRrSo&searchspec=heatshrink

[Stuey]

Use heatshrink as Alaron suggested. In addition, to prevent the sleeving from propagating too far when sleeving a very thick bundle, QUICKLY go over the freshly cut edge with a flame. Since you'll need a flame or heat source for the heatshring, it should already be handy.