Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
Anyhow, the shift cables cut just fine, but I had problems not crushing the thicker short sections of brake housing. I ended up throwing one fresh-cut section away because it had crappy cuts on both ends. I've learned that a bad cut can cause a lot of drag on the cable.
I just snip off the jaggy bit, attacking from the end rather than the side. You can grind the end flat, a belt sander works well, if you want to do a really good job.