Tension Pliers and Cable Cutter
Tension Pliers and Cable Cutter
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Kit Includes
- 1 qty cable gripping pliers
- 1 qty C-7 cable cutter
- 1 qty 3/16" allen wrench
- 1 qty jaw insertion tool
The Essential Toolkit for a Perfect Installation
While our swageless fittings install without special equipment, this hand-picked toolkit provides everything you need to make the process faster, easier, and more precise. Each tool has been selected to complement our system, helping you achieve a truly professional, trouble-free result.
This is the only toolkit you'll need to complete your entire Keuka cable railing project, from start to finish.
- C-7 Cable Cutter: Don't settle for a frayed, messy cut. This hardened steel cutter is specifically designed to make a clean, square cut on stainless steel cable, which is essential for our swageless jaws to grip properly.
- Cable Gripping Pliers: A must-have for proper tensioning. These unique pliers have parallel jaws that grip the cable securely without damaging the wires, allowing you to hold the cable steady as you tighten the fitting.
- Jaw Insertion Tool: This simple tool provides a tapered guide to make loading the jaws onto the cable end quick and effortless.
- 3/16" Allen Wrench: The perfect size for applying final tension to our Level Tensioner Fittings.
Item number: K-CIK-125
Installation
Cable fitting installation is simple. Watch this video to see for yourself.
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cutter made perfect clean cuts. Pliers made tensioning easy and protected cable
These items work great.
Great product easy to use. I’d like to see the tool kit include a small wrench for tightening the lag hardware because the average wrench length is too long to spin around in a three inch space and makes tightening go very slow.
FAQs
How far apart do I space my cables?
Approximately 3" apart. The general rule is that a 4" ball should not pass through the railing infill. Cables are flexible therefore 3" spacing is recommended.
What is swaging?
To swage (pronounced swaj) is to press a solid fitting or threaded end onto a cable using the force of either a leverage type hand tool or hydraulic press. The tool has dies that shape the fitting to a specific diameter. Also sometimes referred to as a crimper.
What does swageless mean?
A cable fitting that is swageless does not require a swaging tool to install it on a cable. Swageless fittings generally have jaws that "bite" into the cable under tension. All the Keuka fittings are "swageless".
How far apart do I space my posts?
48" maximum distance between posts is recommended. This is also to help prevent cables from separating.
What colors do the cables and fittings come in?
Currently the cables are available in stainless and blackened stainless steel.
What is the best cable size for cable railing?
1/8" diameter is the most commonly used cable diameter. It is also relatively transparent. Larger diameter cables become more difficult to manage as the thicker cable has more spring back force and becomes more difficult to cut and bend on site.
Where are Keuka products made?
Our products are proudly made in the United States.
How tall should my railing be?
36" measured from the surface of the deck to the top of the railing for most residential applications. 42" is required for commercial applications and also for California residents on guard railing. Guard railing is defined as any railing that presents a fall hazard (30" above ground or higher).
Is cable railing safe for children?
Yes. The flexibility and small diameter of small cable makes it difficult to grasp and climb. Of course no railing is climb proof.
Can cable railings be used outside?
Yes, cable railings can be used inside or outside. Mother nature will cause any product to weather at an accelerated rate which will not be experienced indoors.
How do you ship your railing parts?
We ship UPS ground delivery.
