Abstract: A slicing block includes two threaded recesses, each of which intersects with a perpendicular passageway sized to require a multi-strand electric cable. A resilient saddle is guided vertically within each threaded recess by virtue of diametrically opposed vertical keyways formed through the threads of the threaded recess. A pressure screw is threadably received within each threaded recess and, when threaded into the threaded recess, engages a rear face of a saddle to reciprocate the saddle into the recess while being guided by the vertical keyways until the saddle bears upon an electric cable to clamp the electric cable into place within the perpendicular passageway.