Large 16AN Stainless Braided Hose - best cutting method

[SBillinson]

I use a Greenlee 718 cable cutter on all my braided hose including -16.

I usually sharpen the blades with a honing stone before cutting. It works perfectly on stainless and even nylon. If I get any fraying, I shape the end with the broad side of a cut off wheel.

[Shadylane]

I usually insert a wooden dowel inside the hole of the hose that is close to the diameter of the hole, not to tight but not too loose, a little white grease helps. This keeps the shape of the hose intact. Electrical tape on the outside, cut using the method of your choice, Dremel is my favorite. After the cut is made take an air hose and blow out what’s left of the dowel. WARNING: what’s left of the dowel in the hose is a projectile!
Obviously if you want to make a cut in the middle of a 12 foot hose this doesn’t work but it works great to clean up your previous cuts.
Good luck

[Jeff Stout]

Tape it and air grinder with cut off wheel. Cut it direction of cutter rotation and will come out clean. Air hose to clean and ready for fitting.

[OkieRocket]

THANKS for all of the great Tips and Info. guys! I really appreciate the help!

[countrypuppy4865]

Metabo or other thin cut off blade will work fine too

[Jeff Stout]

Do you need any 90's or straight ends? I have brand ones in the red blue color. Half of cost plus shipping.

[OkieRocket]

Thanks for the "deal" Jeff, but I already have my Fittings. I appreciate the bargain though!