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11-23-2006, 06:11 PM
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Best way to cut cable sleeving?
Whats the trick to cutting cable sleeving so that it doesn't fray? Just cutting with scissors is useless!
Thanks! Lee
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11-23-2006, 06:21 PM
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i just use scissors to remove the outside sleeve and have never had a problem when wiring cat 5 cable
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11-23-2006, 06:35 PM
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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).
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11-23-2006, 08:01 PM
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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.
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11-23-2006, 08:06 PM
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have you tried a wire stripper?
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11-23-2006, 08:25 PM
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Use heat shrink to cover the fray for a clean look. http://www.frozencpu.com/search.html...pec=heatshrink
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11-24-2006, 02:34 AM
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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.
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