Well I finally got a braided hose but when I got it one end was a little frayed and I need to cut a little off so I can put a fitting on...does anyone know how to cut it....it just keeps fraying with everything i try

 

we usually wrap it in elec tape or even blue painters tape, and then cut the end with a die grinder with a cut off wheel, you can also use cable cutters

 

isnt there like a tool that you have to use to put the fittings on?

 

+1, its pretty much the only way i know of...

 

Nope with some you do but not this type of fitting and thanks guys I just wrapped it in duct tape and used a hack saw and it worked great

 

with the socket-less hose and fittings there is a tool, but for the braided once you cut it you have to put the first piece of the fitting over the braid some srcew on some push on, then you hold the first piece in a vise and then start to thread the innerpiece in, while making sure you dont push the hose out of the first piece

 

I usally use just white tape,either an air grinder with a cutting wheel,or hacksaw you will get a little fray but its ok.

 

id wrap it in masking tape, then cut thru the tape with a saw. then leave the tape on bc thats nice and smooth to put the fitting on.