Jeremy,
Wrap some insulating tape around the cable tightly and then use a sharp pair
of cutting pliers and cut it half way along the tape.
Cheers,
Tim
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Davey" <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Swaging those cables
>
> :-) Thanks, Jos - I've had the Dremel suggested, but the heat shrink -
> that's a new one and a very good suggestion! :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Jeremy
>
> Jeremy Davey
> Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
> Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
> PFA EC Member
> If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
> possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation.
> Tail done
> Standard XS wings with mods underway
> CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
> 1390 build hours to date
> Intended fit:
> Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
> Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jos Okhuijsen
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Swaging those cables
>
>
> Hi Jeremy,
>
> Oh, this is an easy one... Diamond cutting wheel in the Dremel, no
> pressure applied and just let it sink through. This keeps the strands in
> place.
> I used this paper paint edge tape, or nothing, because taking it off might
> disturbe the strands. Put a bit of heatshrink on first , and after the
> swaging use this to make nice, finger sparing ends.
>
> Regards
>
> Jos Okhuijsen
>
> Jeremy Davey <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com> kirjoitti Fri, 29 Apr 2005 01:12:18
>
>>
>> Possibly an apposite question given the current debate on Mod 70=85
>>
>> I=92m doing the rudder cables on =91ZA. I=92ve not done the TP18 cables
>> because I
>> was aware they would likely not be required =96 so this is my first
>> attempt at
>> fitting the collars and thimbles.
>>
>> How on earth do you get the cable through those collars? There has to be
>> =91a
>> trick=92 that I don=92t know!! It=92s proving a nightmare of frayed
>> cable ends and
>> rolls of insulating tape.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jeremy
>>
>> Jeremy Davey
>> Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
>> Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
>> PFA EC Member
>> =93If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then
>> it is
>> possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation.=94
>> Tail done
>> Standard XS wings with mods underway
>> CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
>> 1390 build hours to date
>> Intended fit:
>> Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
>> Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
>>
>>
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