Market Farming

[Vint Lawrence <vlawrence AT nets.com>]

sunnfarm AT netscape.net wrote:

> You can easily cut hoop wire with a  14" bolt cutter that can be had at any 
> hardware store

You can also use something called a "fence tool". It is like a plier, but has 
two wire cutters built into it.

>
>
> > #1) I just bought some #9 gauge wire to make hoops, and discovered that I 
> > can't cut it. I have wire snips but they are not strong enough. Does 
> > anyone know how to cut the wire??
>
> Cut rebar using a handheld 4"angle grinder...Bob.
> > #2) Also, does anyone have any advice about how to cut rebar into pieces 
> > to use in PVC pipe for hoops?
>
> _______________________________________________

Most contractor's equipment rental stores have a tool called a rebar 
bender/cutter. These are pretty inexpensive to rent (much cheaper than a 
grinder) and will cut without sparks. A
long lever handle allows you to shear the bar without too much force. Make 
sure the cutter is sharp!

Vint Lawrence
Santa Fe