For all the people using stainless braids for their mash tuns. I have some tips.
For cutting it.
Measure it to length, then stretch the braid where you want it cut. If you want a 1 foot braid, stretch the braid out lengthwise at 12 inches by holding that spot with your fingers and pulling the remainder away. When the spot where you want it cut tightens so all the fibers are laying on each other wrap it with masking tape. Then cut through the tape and braid at the same time. This produces a very nice cut with a high speed cutting tool but also yields adequate results with angle cutters.
To deal with the pointy edge fibers...
To make a nice finished looking end for your hose clamp and to prevent sticking grains during cleaning, the outside cut ends of the braid can be folded inward upon themselves. This makes the pointy parts on the inside of the braid instead of outside. I also used this method to finish the non-valve side of my braid so i didn't need a plug and another hose clamp. essentially you just keep folding it up on itself until there is no hole at the end.
I can provide pictures if this is unclear.
Happy brewing.
BJ
For cutting it.
Measure it to length, then stretch the braid where you want it cut. If you want a 1 foot braid, stretch the braid out lengthwise at 12 inches by holding that spot with your fingers and pulling the remainder away. When the spot where you want it cut tightens so all the fibers are laying on each other wrap it with masking tape. Then cut through the tape and braid at the same time. This produces a very nice cut with a high speed cutting tool but also yields adequate results with angle cutters.
To deal with the pointy edge fibers...
To make a nice finished looking end for your hose clamp and to prevent sticking grains during cleaning, the outside cut ends of the braid can be folded inward upon themselves. This makes the pointy parts on the inside of the braid instead of outside. I also used this method to finish the non-valve side of my braid so i didn't need a plug and another hose clamp. essentially you just keep folding it up on itself until there is no hole at the end.
I can provide pictures if this is unclear.
Happy brewing.
BJ