newbie looking to cut flex shaft

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  • big ed
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 6

    #1

    newbie looking to cut flex shaft

    hello everyone. i just converted my blackjack 26 over to the fullers setup, i am now up to the part where i have to cut the flex shaft... is there a proper way to cut it? what tools are best to use?

    really can't wait to go fast!
  • lectriglide
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 538

    #2
    Most use a dremel with a metal cutting disc. Make sure to solder up the cut end about a quarter inch or so to keep it from unravelling.

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    • blackcat26
      High Speed Junkie
      • Sep 2009
      • 1598

      #3
      Diagonal snips or side cutters. Works great then I beltsand the little frays flush again. Takes less than 1 second to snip it to length.
      FE BOATING: Less like a hobby and more like an addiction!

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      • big ed
        Junior Member
        • Jul 2010
        • 6

        #4
        ok cool! thanks for the help. i'm going to attempt it tomorrow!

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