How to section?

swannymere · Aug 30, 2013

Is there any merit in asking for a 'How To....' section? to be started?

I'm fairly clued up but struggle with the occasional thing like how do i cut gear/brake outers leaving a smooth finish? I've got very good cable cutters but always end up with a poor finish especially with the multiple wire strand versions as opposed to the spiral twist. Cheers in anticipation.

Tad · Aug 30, 2013

Dremel with a cutting disk always works for me.

FluffyChicken · Aug 30, 2013

This is the how to section, it's all inclusive as long as it's a retro cable

In fact you can search on that.
A Smooth finish is usually ground/filed.

If you can write a specific how to for someone then John (Mr RetroBike) created the Workshop section in the Wiki for that.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/wiki/Category:Workshop

We_are_Stevo · Aug 30, 2013

Decent cable cutter should give a perfectly acceptable result?

You only cover them up with ferrules and crimps anyway...

swannymere · Aug 31, 2013

We_are_Stevo":2x829g1f said:
Decent cable cutter should give a perfectly acceptable result?

You only cover them up with ferrules and crimps anyway...

It's not about the look for me, i always detect a little resistance and rubbing but the dremel idea sounds great. I use Shimano cable cutters and they're great for cable inners but he outers are a little harder to get a neat finish.

FluffyChicken · Aug 31, 2013

Resistance... Use something like a wooden skewer to open up the end and shape the inner liner.
And buy smoother cables.

ringo · Aug 31, 2013

I always stick a cocktail stick in the outer and go clean through it with the angle grinder.. This way usually ensure the hole isn't compromised to trap the inner...

The History Man · Aug 31, 2013

Once I've cut I use a jewellers screwdriver to make sure there are no rough edges inside.

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swannymere · Aug 31, 2013

The cocktail stick idea is a great idea, cheers. Also, i'd like to apologise for putting the question mark in the wrong place in the title of the thread, i'm just off to ratchet up the cilice.

How to section?

swannymere

Tad

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Old School Grand Master

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ringo

The History Man

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