DesignRail(TM) Aluminum Railing Systems: Tools

Complete, easy-to-install, pre-engineered, aluminum railing frame systems with powder coated color finishes and glass, picket, vertical cable or horizontal cable infill options.

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The Right Tools for the Job

Whether you're cutting aluminum rails, filing burrs or trimming cables, here are a few tools that will make the job easier.

Cable Cutter

For shearing stainless steel cables cleanly and easily.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
2972-pkg	7-1/2" long, cuts up to 1/8" diameter cable	$36.50
		Contractor discounts available

Cut-Off Disk

For trimming excess threads and cable after assembly installation & tensioning. (Warning: for cutting only; must not be used for grinding of any kind).

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
3219	4-1/2" X 7/8" arbor, fits standard 4-1/2" electric grinders	$5.57
		Contractor discounts available

Grinding Wheel

For smoothing the trimmed cable ends protruding from QuickConnect-SS™ fittings.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
3220	4-1/2" X 7/8" arbor, fits standard 4-1/2" electric grinders	$9.14
		Contractor discounts available

Cable Lacing Needle

For quickly lacing loose cable ends through posts without snagging.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
3221	4-1/2" long, reusable, for 1/8" cable only	$6.40
		Contractor discounts available

Enviro-Magic® Cleaner

For cleaning and protecting all stainless cable and hardware.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
5063	16 oz. spray bottle, non- toxic, bio-degradable	$14.95
		Contractor discounts available

Carbide Saw Blades

High grade, fine tooth blades for cutting CableRail™ Aluminum Railing System posts, caps & channels. Fits standard chop-saws.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
5030	10"OD x 80 TPI, 5/8" arbor hole	$129.30
5031	12"OD x 96 TPI, 1" arbor hole	$143.27
		Contractor discounts available

Mill Bastard File

For smoothing edges and removing burrs on aluminum posts, caps & channels after cutting.

		Retail Prices (01/01/08)
Part #	Description	$/Each
5032	8" long, single cut, rubber handle	$14.45
		Contractor discounts available