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Cranky
Scilly.Suffolk
Make sure the end of the housing is cut off squarely: you need proper cable cutters but a Dremel will do, side-cutting pliers will just mangle it.
With a Dremel, the heat can melt the lining and outer, so turn the speed down.
Either way, a sacrificial length of inner cable inserted from the open end of the housing, will keep it in shape when you cut it.
If necessary, file the end flat.