Thread: Cutting -AN Hose

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hey guys, I have to cut some -8 AN hose for my fuel system. This is my first time working with -AN hose and fittings, and was wondering what you guys use to cut the hose without fraying it. The directions say use a hacksaw, but that seems like it would fray the hose. Any good suggestions? thanks

a thin cut off wheel

Wrap it tightly with a few layers electrical tape then either a fine tooth hacksaw or cut-off wheel like Pat said. Be careful not to fray it when removing the tape.

nylon reinforced packaging tape works well too. I use the stuff that's about 3/4" wide.. I also use a
"small" dab of anti-seize on the inside of the hose.... makes joining the hose & ends a whole bunch easier.

I use an abrasive cut off wheel,the hacksaw method just is too much trouble,unless fitted with an abrasive blade. Ever since I got my little whiz-wheel,it's probably one of my most used tools. To lube things before assembly, I just use a drop of motor oil. Hank

yes like said some tape helps sometime .some hose will not fray as bad like some other makers. if you used the tape make sure it dose not hang out when the fitting is togetter. i like to use dish soap and wash out with water blow out with air to dry or like said a small bit of oil or some thing on the threads and the cutter part of the fitting helps

Two layers of 3/4" masking tape and cutting - slow - with a chop saw works for me.

Nary a frayed end in sight.

Fwiw, working with #8 is a pleasure compared to #4....

With a good sharp cold chisel and a block of aluminum, you can cut it with one blow of a hammer.

believe it or not ,try it on a scrap piece,aviation snips cut it like butter,they must be good ones and sharp,not the ones u used last week for wire cuttin!!!

Here is a link to a tool which has been getting a lot of press lately.

http://www.koultools.com/

I havent bought one since I havent needed one lately, and they arent cheap...but it looks simple enough.