cutting ocean poly

[Matthew Burton]

I'm struggling to cut some OP that i've just bought in a long length to have a play with. Usually I can manage to cut cord just by heating up an old knife and it goes through like butter. The heat resistant propertys seem to be causing me problems though. Any tips on how you cut?

[Ian Leach]

Cut with sharp knife and then tape, that what i do.

[Steve Bullman]

Cut with sharp knife and then tape, that what i do.

 

what ian said but the other way around

[Ian Leach]

I know what i ment, yep the other way around tape then cut

[Matthew Burton]

cheers guys, It's done the trick:thumbup:

[RobRainford]

yeah i have a rescue knife that is very sharp, its always easier to tape it first then cut as others said. i have a turboflame lighter which i use just to 'gently' seal the end of the rope after its been cut.

[Tommy_B]

I use superglue to seal the ends of rope. Think I picked the tip up from someone on here. Might be because I don't smoke though!!! haha!!

[Steve Bullman]

interesting tommy, might have to try that

[Samuel]

that is how i do it, tape over where you want to cut, then cut and it always works, no fraying at all

[Tommy_B]

Handy for the newer cords that don't melt with a hot knife or a flame etc!!

 

I've only tried to cut Bee-line once with a hot knife!! haha!!!