Originally Posted by
lajt
I wonder how long it would take before it would actually cut its way completely through?
It reminds me of a MythBusters episode where they tested whether you could cut through jail cell bars with dental floss. They rigged up a machine that pulled a loop of floss around the bar for a few days. It did cut through a minuscule amount--almost just an etching really. Their estimate of actually cutting through was something insane like a year of 24/7 cutting.
neurosurgeons use a diamond coated cable to saw through skull ( well they used to- most use a buzzy saw now ) takes a lot of time.
advantage is the cable saw kerf will be at an angle- staples not required to put it all back together. I know, too much information.
the chances of sawing through the bottom bracket shell by shifting - nada.
Aztec brand cables had a Teflon impregnated cable that slipped well. I use it on a bike with early under the BB cable guides- no room for liner.