Does any know of or have ever heard of a pocket sized rope cutter. Preferably an all in one jobby that cuts and melts the end of a rope in one operation.
Rope Cutter
- Thread starter Barney
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pocket knife + disposable lighter = pocket rope cutter.
All in one pocket rope cutter: tape the two object above together
All in one pocket rope cutter: tape the two object above together
Cheers for that dogwood, I had anticipated that reply 
and I suppose your suggestion is one step up from chewing it off and using a box of matches to melt the end. I specifically wanted a gadget/gizzmo.
and I suppose your suggestion is one step up from chewing it off and using a box of matches to melt the end. I specifically wanted a gadget/gizzmo.On a more serious note -- there are portable cutters, but the heating element requires access to an electric socket (batteries can't generate enough power to heat an element more than for a second or two.)
Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Wellington-Co..._2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1233734125&sr=8-2
I've never seen an integrated cutter with a gas powered heating element because by the time you go there, you really are better off with a knife and lighter.
Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Wellington-Co..._2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1233734125&sr=8-2
I've never seen an integrated cutter with a gas powered heating element because by the time you go there, you really are better off with a knife and lighter.
I use one of these:
http://www.sailboats.co.uk/product~Portasol_Portable_Hot_Knife_or_Rope_Cutter_Sealer_10060.html
Takes 30 seconds or so to heat up which seems forever just to cut and seal once. But if you can arrange for a number of cuts and seals with one heating it is fine.
http://www.sailboats.co.uk/product~Portasol_Portable_Hot_Knife_or_Rope_Cutter_Sealer_10060.html
Takes 30 seconds or so to heat up which seems forever just to cut and seal once. But if you can arrange for a number of cuts and seals with one heating it is fine.
the best way to do it without expensive rope cutters is to tape around the bit you want to cut with strong insulation tape. then cut through it with an old butter knife heated up with a blow torch or gas stove. it leaves a nice clean finnish.
pete
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