How to cut friction cord and seal

[swinny]

Hi there,

 

Just wondering how/what is the appropriate way in which to cut rope or friction cord and seal it..... i've just got some friction cord ordered up and want to cut it down

 

cheers chris

[Robert_S]

heat a blade up with a flame and cut it with that.

[Tommy_B]

Depends on what it is. If its the standard low melting point stuff, then a sharp knife (or a hot knife if you are loaded) will do. If its the higher melting point stuff, (like Bee-line or Ocean Polyester etc, then cut with a sharp knife and use liquid rubber if you can get hold of it, tape, or as someone suggested on a previous thread, Superglue. (Although I just tape mine)

[swinny]

its ocean polyester

 

need to figure out a length to cut it aswell lol that'll be fun

[Jonesie]

You will need to cut it with a good Stanley knife and then black tape the ends (You won't seal it with heat).

[AHPP]

Wrap where you want to cut in tape and cut through the middle of the tape wrap and the rope with a hot knife Leaves pre-taped ends and spreads less). Hot knife is a knife held in a flame or go to a climbing shop and ask them to do it with an electric one.

[skyhuck]

I usually rap some tape round where I'm going to cut it, the cut in the middle of the tape, then melt the cut ends with a fag lighter, spit on fingers and smooth melted bits for a nice finish.

[Kev Stephenson]

Similar to Mr Huck but use the gas cooker ring to heat the cut end and smooth with wet finger.

[RobRainford]

Same as kev and skyjack. Wrap in 3-4 layers of tape. Cut with sharp scissors then heat on hob and seal the core ends. Works good enough for me. Then I tape the tails to the cord so it stops them getting in the way