Cutting 6AN Braided
08-25-2006, 10:48 AM
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Cutting 6AN Braided What's the best way to cut a steel braided 6AN line? I don't have the tool they sell at summit, can I use some bolt cutters? Or a chisel method?
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08-28-2006, 07:03 PM
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Same as above. I've never used the Russell fittings. Just the Summit ones /Aeroquip ones. I broke a Summit fitting once, so I'm really not a fan of them.
It helps a **** load to have a vise/AN fitting tools. But it can be done without them. The first couple ones you do are just a pain.
-use about 1" of duct tape around the end of the braided line.
-use a cut off wheel and go all the way around the line cutting the steel braid first. Then I cut right through the rubber. Leave about a 1/2" of duct tape on the line itself. I find this is the best way to get a perfect cut/flawless line.
-blow the lines out/rinse out with water. This step is KEY.
Putting the base of the AN fitting on is always a bitch, no matter the size. Just be carefull not to fray it. The duct tape helps a lot... Carefull not to stab yourself as well. They hurt like a bastard if one gets under your finger nail.
When you're ready to thread the 2nd piece of the AN fitting on, I like to use just a dab of oil on the threads. This step is where the AN tools really come in handy with the help of a vise. You would basically just throw a socket on it and blast away, with no damage to the fitting.
Just make sure and visually check and make sure there are no burrs on the inside of the lines before and after. I always have to laugh at people when they blame the manufacturer for a burr in the line. Complete BS, they just didn't know what they were doing.
Rob
It helps a **** load to have a vise/AN fitting tools. But it can be done without them. The first couple ones you do are just a pain.
-use about 1" of duct tape around the end of the braided line.
-use a cut off wheel and go all the way around the line cutting the steel braid first. Then I cut right through the rubber. Leave about a 1/2" of duct tape on the line itself. I find this is the best way to get a perfect cut/flawless line.
-blow the lines out/rinse out with water. This step is KEY.
Putting the base of the AN fitting on is always a bitch, no matter the size. Just be carefull not to fray it. The duct tape helps a lot... Carefull not to stab yourself as well. They hurt like a bastard if one gets under your finger nail.
When you're ready to thread the 2nd piece of the AN fitting on, I like to use just a dab of oil on the threads. This step is where the AN tools really come in handy with the help of a vise. You would basically just throw a socket on it and blast away, with no damage to the fitting.
Just make sure and visually check and make sure there are no burrs on the inside of the lines before and after. I always have to laugh at people when they blame the manufacturer for a burr in the line. Complete BS, they just didn't know what they were doing.
Rob
09-01-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bowtieman81
Wrap it good with duct tape where you want to cut and use a chop saw. Dont use a chisel, and bolt cutter tend to butcher it up bad.
Wrap it tightly with duct tape, put it in a vise, and hacksaw away!
09-02-2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
ive used a hack saw too, but chop saw is the easiest
bolt cutters suck
bolt cutters suck
Chop saw is the best way if you ask me and electrical tape is easier to remove then duct tape.
Oiling the threads is a must!
Most speed shops could cut the lines for your pretty cheap I bet if you did not want to mess with it.
09-06-2006, 11:40 AM
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Cut braided stainless steel hose the easy way.
These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
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These Summit AN braided stainless steel hose cutters will make quick work of cutting your hoses to length. They feature long handles for better leverage and a rubber no-slip grip for your hands. They can cut any braided stainless steel line up to size 12 AN with no problem.
$35.95
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09-09-2006, 04:56 PM
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I wrap it in electrical tape and use a hacksaw and just go nice and easy so it doesn't fray. Then I started wrapping it in tape and using a dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut through the braided steel, then using a razo to cut through the rest of the rubber inside...That made nice cuts and it took a fraction of the time as it did using the hack saw.
09-09-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Blown383
I tried using a dremel and it would eat one disk every time I cut it. So a cut-off wheel is ideal.
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Ive been doing a lot of AN ends of late I just use duct tape and a die grinder with a 6 inch cut off disk on it, I had to do a lot of 12 AN lines under the car and the lines under my hood are all 8 AN.
