Awesome! Im glad the video was able to help you out. A few electricians chimed in and said you can get away with just bending it and using side cutters eliminating the 2 sets of pliers but I have not tried this. This is the method I used for wiring my metal building and I got a nice clean cut every time.
I've been wondering how to do this forever - then I needed to do it for real and this was awesome. I'm quite adept at DIY but I wouldn't have figured this out on my own. Thx!
I'm glad you got something out of this. I was in the same boat when I had to wire my workshop up. All I could find was methods using a specialty tool which was frustrating. When I found this method I knew it'd help diyers out like myself.
Nice technique! I'm running a 3/8" MC whip and it turned out to be about 18" too long. Instead of looping it around to use up the excess (which would be sloppy, and still need to be secured) I found that the plug in connector that goes to a j-box is removable from the cable (threads off), so I can use your technique, shorten the cable, put the connector back on (it has an incorported anti-short sleeve) and have a nice looking install. Thanks -- I appreciate you sharing this!
Thank you! I was frustrated because I needed to know a quick and easy way to do this without specialty tools, and when I started researching all I could was hey go buy this specialty tool. When I found this method I figured it would help some diyers out like myself.
You can eliminate two of those three tools. Simply bend the MC sharply at the point where you want to cut the sheath. It will separate at that point. Then simply twist the sheath until it comes apart far enough to get the cutter in to cut it. Now you're done, and you didn't have to fiddle around with locking pliers or slip joint pliers.
Nice Job! Been a handyman for 40 years and had been using the Klein tool for 1/2" for many years, but I needed to do 3/4" and it wouldn't fit in my Klein 1/2 cutter! Thanks for the great tip!
As long as they’re wrapped the same this will work just fine. The aluminum will be even easier because it’s a softer metal than steel is. Thanks for checking out my video!
After my cable running is completed, I find that the metal in the middle part of the cable is broken. Does this affect the use? Do I need to take it out and then running again.
If you are doing it as a paid job for someone i'd probably fix that. If it's for yourself it's up to you. It really depends if its in an area to where the wire could be damaged, or in a place a mouse, or squirrel might find and want to chew on it. Just make 100% sure the wires themselves aren't damaged.
@@reallifetested2605 Thank you very much for your patience. The external metal is missing, but the internal wiring is not damaged, and this part is between the second floor and the first floor.
Not the proper way at all.. Buy the right tool and armored cable cutter aka roto split. I can strip that wire and have it installed in a box correctly and faster with the proper tool. There are too many steps in your process, and you risk damaging the conductors. You can find out the proper way by following the manufacturers instructions.
The title of the video is literally how to do it without the special tool lol some people don’t have a need to spend 40 dollars on a tool that’s only going to be used one time.
Super helpful. Bypasses the grossly overpriced tool companies nonsense. I have 300+ of these to do and will do all of them this way.
Awesome! Im glad the video was able to help you out. A few electricians chimed in and said you can get away with just bending it and using side cutters eliminating the 2 sets of pliers but I have not tried this. This is the method I used for wiring my metal building and I got a nice clean cut every time.
Thank you so much! Until I saw your video, I messed it up 3 times. I really didn't want to buy a tool I would use once! Well done!!!!
You’re very welcome! As much as that tool cost it wasn’t worth it in my case either. I’m glad the video helped you out.
That's the easiest, most sensible way i've seen.thanks man.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you were able to get something useful from the video.
Saved me a 45 minute drive and $50.00 for two quick trim cuts. Thanks!
You're very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!
The power of RUclips!
I've been wondering how to do this forever - then I needed to do it for real and this was awesome. I'm quite adept at DIY but I wouldn't have figured this out on my own. Thx!
I'm glad you got something out of this. I was in the same boat when I had to wire my workshop up. All I could find was methods using a specialty tool which was frustrating. When I found this method I knew it'd help diyers out like myself.
Nice technique! I'm running a 3/8" MC whip and it turned out to be about 18" too long. Instead of looping it around to use up the excess (which would be sloppy, and still need to be secured) I found that the plug in connector that goes to a j-box is removable from the cable (threads off), so I can use your technique, shorten the cable, put the connector back on (it has an incorported anti-short sleeve) and have a nice looking install. Thanks -- I appreciate you sharing this!
I'm glad this video helped you out. That's awesome to hear.
Nice simple help video 👍 - I like your delivery that's pitched at DIYers.
Thank you! I was frustrated because I needed to know a quick and easy way to do this without specialty tools, and when I started researching all I could was hey go buy this specialty tool. When I found this method I figured it would help some diyers out like myself.
You can eliminate two of those three tools.
Simply bend the MC sharply at the point where you want to cut the sheath. It will separate at that point. Then simply twist the sheath until it comes apart far enough to get the cutter in to cut it. Now you're done, and you didn't have to fiddle around with locking pliers or slip joint pliers.
I’ll have to give that a shot the next time I mess with mc.
lol I’m a electrician and that’s exactly what I was thinking .. I do this in about 8 seconds
Yup
Nice Job! Been a handyman for 40 years and had been using the Klein tool for 1/2" for many years, but I needed to do 3/4" and it wouldn't fit in my Klein 1/2 cutter! Thanks for the great tip!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you got some help from the video.
Super easy. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
I bend it back and forth twist and snip with side cutters.
Very informative and helpful!! Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
I don’t have locking pliers.. can you make a video on how to do it with your teeth?
Bro, you need a set of vise grips. You can use them for keys, hammers, wrenches, steering wheels. Hey… even pulling teeth haha
Hahahahahahahahaha
Worked like a charm!
I’m glad you got some use from the video!
You're a genius
haha I wish. I appreciate the comment and glad you got something out of this video!
well done, thx!
You’re very welcome, thank you!
Thanks, needed this.
Glad it could help you out!
so I cannot tell and I never cut MC cable before. This works with Aluminum MC too? Assume they are both wrapped the same.
As long as they’re wrapped the same this will work just fine. The aluminum will be even easier because it’s a softer metal than steel is. Thanks for checking out my video!
Just the info I needed. Thank you
Very welcome, i'm glad you got something out of this. That's what it's all about.
Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome!
excellent ! thanks !!!
You’re very welcome. Thank you for checking it out!
thank you very much!
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you were able to get something out of the video.
Thanks!
You’re very welcome!
Jon, thanks for that tip. Now I know how to do that!
Awesome! I'm glad you got something useful out of this! 😃
What do I use if I can’t afford the roto split or the Klein bx cutter you’re using.
What!? This video shows how to do that without the special tool. That’s even in the title lol
After my cable running is completed, I find that the metal in the middle part of the cable is broken. Does this affect the use? Do I need to take it out and then running again.
If you are doing it as a paid job for someone i'd probably fix that. If it's for yourself it's up to you. It really depends if its in an area to where the wire could be damaged, or in a place a mouse, or squirrel might find and want to chew on it. Just make 100% sure the wires themselves aren't damaged.
@@reallifetested2605 Thank you very much for your patience. The external metal is missing, but the internal wiring is not damaged, and this part is between the second floor and the first floor.
Top notch
Thank you!
thanks.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for uncomplicating this technology.
You're very welcome!
This would get me fired
It is slower than the tool that’s for sure.
Not the proper way at all.. Buy the right tool and armored cable cutter aka roto split. I can strip that wire and have it installed in a box correctly and faster with the proper tool. There are too many steps in your process, and you risk damaging the conductors. You can find out the proper way by following the manufacturers instructions.
The title of the video is literally how to do it without the special tool lol some people don’t have a need to spend 40 dollars on a tool that’s only going to be used one time.