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Whats the best way to cut silcone hoses?

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Old 11-11-2009 | 07:48 PM
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Default Whats the best way to cut silcone hoses?

is it just with a stanley knife?
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Old 11-11-2009 | 07:50 PM
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lol yes.
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just use a brand new stanley blade...
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Yes, brand new stanley blade. Put a Jubliee clip round it semi-tightened to cut against, you'll get a nice straight cut too (move it round a little when you get to the screw of the Jubliee).
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Yes, brand new stanley blade. Put a Jubliee clip round it semi-tightened to cut against, you'll get a nice straight cut too (move it round a little when you get to the screw of the Jubliee).

just the ticket
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