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    DesignRail : Tools

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 DesignRail® 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