How to best cut webbing?

[rstofer]

I use a Weller soldering gun with a RCT tip like Weller Direct - Product ? Weller RCT - Rope Cutting Tip for 8200 S...

The soldering gun is this: Weller 8200

I spend a lot of time messing around with sailboats so I wind up cutting a lot of line. I have had this setup for about 15 years.

It is not the cheap solution to cutting one piece of webbing. But iit's an all around handy tool.

Richard

 

[irishsquid]

In all cases remember to have your lawyer's number handy should you burn down the house or cut your hand. Then you can get a new harness with the money you get from suing the lighter manufacturer, knifemaker, scissor maker, or supplier of the matches.( Get em from a casino they got lots of cash!) I use my EMT shears and run a lighter across it. Love adding the extra carbon to the air!

Dude, you're just BAD! Don't forget Nature. It could be her fault you weren't the perfect size for "factory" length webbing.
p.s. PM me any PM's.

 

[rongoodman]

If you have a climbing shop in your area, they usually have a hot-knife cutter for climbing webbing. They might be willing to turn it on and trim your harness.

 

[m.hamner]

Thanks all for your replies. very awesome!

 

[battles2a5]

Ditto on the cut and melt. I usually cut my webbing at an angle so it comes to a point. Easier to thread through the metal buckle and less chance to fray over time.