Cutting Wires

06-12-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
Climax88 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	Cutting Wires Would it be possible to cut a wire at an angle over a length of 2-3''? If so, what tool (if there is one out there) should I use? Is there some sort of jig that does this already?

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06-12-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,004	Cutting Wires What size wire? You could use a miter box and a hack saw, but the will be time consuming and will not produce the same results everytime. What are you trying to do? __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

06-12-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,254	Cutting Wires What are you trying to do? How thick is the wire? __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

06-12-2012, 02:48 PM	#4
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,360	Cutting Wires Band saw. __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .

06-12-2012, 03:00 PM	#5
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,960	Cutting Wires The wire is going to need considerable thickness to allow the taper to be cut. Smaller conductors like a #12 it is not going to happen. You might be able to taper a 4/0. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.