I stole/modified this idea a bit, and it works fuckin great. Would have never thought to try it, so thanks to the OP. I used odyssey bmx brake cables, which are badass for bmx bikes. For the ferrul, I used a Allen bolt, cut the head off, drill a hole in it, slide the cable in and mig weld it. Used a flap disc to get the ferrul down to size. Been running duel throttle cables and clutch like this for a while, without problems. Thanks again OP. I was goin nuts tryin to find the right length cables.
TECH: Make your own custom length cables
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they do make a couple different solders 50/50 is half tin ,half lead ,also 60/40 60% tin 40% lead the higher the tin content the stronger ,and harder for it to pull through...commercial plumbing cant use 50/50 because of lead poisoning issues probably some EPA regulations ,probably cant get it in california cause everything causes cancer or birth defects in cali .its not noticibaly different to use obviously it will take a few extra degrees to melt but propane still works.the wedge is what does the trick but a stronger wedge is preferableComment
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that beats the hell out of the little allen set screw units I've used in the past. My build is going to have cable clutch, rear brake, and dual throttle, so you just save my wallet some strain.
You just have to be careful not to get solder down the cable because it will make it hard and brittle. a little goes a long way. Also roughing up the hole with a tiny dremmel bit will probably help the solder bite into the cable end.Last edited by CarpeNoctem; 09-16-2011, 9:43 AM.Comment
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no worries
no need to rough anything up - you are putting a wedge of solder inside the cable this way. it cant come out even if it wasnt stuck to the nipple [which it will be anyway]
and yep - solder down the cable will give a brittle spot that you dont wantComment
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Anyone have a line on stainless braid conduit for these homemade cables? I think that would just about make this method perfect!Comment
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will this solder work???Comment
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I was alerted to this post via Google so I joined up in order to respond to your message. There is actually a resource for cable kits with braided conduit, Venhill, which has been mentioned already in this thread, but what hasn't been mentioned is that Venhill is making a push into the US, via Venhill USA. I'm Chris, and I'm responsible for the Venhill USA effort.
I just joined up and added some information about our cable kits to the Classifieds section, including details about the contents of each kit, pricing, etc. Have a look and let me know what you think, if you have any questions, etc.
Thanks!
Chris
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Here's what you need. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Exper.../dp/B0001K9QK4
If you want to buy from your local Ace, go to the nearest Ace and tell an employee you need K60/40 tin/lead solder.Comment
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