Harness "Hot Knife" Suggestions Please

[Rock2r]

I've lost a lot of weight and my waist and shoulder harness straps are way too long now. Tucking them back under is just not working. What's the ticket for a "hot knife" application to ensure a clean "factory" cut that will allow for future threading/unthreading for the installation of stops, D-rings and the like?

 

[aquaregia]

I used EMT shears then went at it with one of those torch-attachments on the end of a BIC lighter.

 

[Cave Diver]

I used EMT shears then went at it with one of those torch-attachments on the end of a BIC lighter.

Ditto. EMT shears and lighter to lightly melt the ends works fine.

 

[ScubaWulf]

I used hoof nippers and a soldering iron on my new zeagle.

 

[Capt.Gene]

Don't breath in the nylon fumes as they are known carcinogenic.

 

[CuNanoTube]

I have a hot knife attachment for my soldering iron. Got it from Canadian tire.

 

[Kiwi303]

Dig around through hardware stores or pawnshops for old fashioned cast steel solid dressmaking scissors, not the modern plastic handled ones but older all-steel types. Heat the blades till they glow on a gas ring and hold them with welders gloves to cut the straps.

 

[Rock2r]

Dig around through hardware stores or pawnshops for old fashioned cast steel solid dressmaking scissors, not the modern plastic handled ones but older all-steel types. Heat the blades till they glow on a gas ring and hold them with welders gloves to cut the straps.

I actually still have a pair of these out in the garage. Great idea!
Thanks for all the responses.

 

[cool_hardware52]

I've lost a lot of weight and my waist and shoulder harness straps are way too long now. Tucking them back under is just not working. What's the ticket for a "hot knife" application to ensure a clean "factory" cut that will allow for future threading/unthreading for the installation of stops, D-rings and the like?

Here's the real deal.

McMaster-Carr

Without the proper tools I use a sharp pair of scissors and seal the cut edge with a lighter.

Good luck,

Tobin

 

[tech3324]

I use a bench mounted hot knife like the ones at REI or Sport Chalet for cutting climbing ropes and webbing. If you have an REI near you they will gladly make the cut for you.