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Re: knock outs & switch ears

#88519 06/16/04 02:05 PM

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I always use my linesmans or dikes on the switch ears and cut them off. It is quicker than fatiguing the metal at the crimp.

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knock outs & switch ears	Reel-Break	06/16/04 01:14 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	earlydean	06/16/04 06:03 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	earlydean	06/16/04 06:05 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	macmikeman	06/17/04 04:54 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	DougW	06/18/04 07:05 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	electricman2	06/19/04 01:18 AM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	cs409	06/20/04 04:56 PM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	velect	06/21/04 01:45 AM
Re: knock outs & switch ears	Dave55	06/27/04 01:44 PM

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