cable end crimping
strak
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are you supposed to use proper crimping pliers to fit cable end crimps - how do they work?
I just ended up crushing them on with normal pliers (with some force) but intuition tells me this isnt correct! :?
I just ended up crushing them on with normal pliers (with some force) but intuition tells me this isnt correct! :?
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You can use anything really as long as you apply just enough force. Believe it or not I used to use my side cutters with just enough force not to cut through the nipple0
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Sniped nosed pliers, sniped nose pliers, mole grips, side cutters, hammer...i think I usd my teeth once! :twisted:Brought to you by:
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I still do...Cheesey wrote:You can use anything really as long as you apply just enough force. Believe it or not I used to use my side cutters with just enough force not to cut through the nipple
Even if the voices aren't real, they have some very good ideas.0 -
z000m wrote:if u want a professional finish u need professional tools
As awe inspring and profound as I'm sure that's meant to be..it isn't. That's a load of tosh. Although professional tools help, all you need for the professional finish is a careful touch and a bit of common sense.
By what you just said my cassette should be knackered because I don't use a Park tool chain whip - I use a old chain and steel rod instead. works just fine for me. Oh and i used to be a "professional" aswell 8)Brought to you by:
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Bikedevil wrote:z000m wrote:if u want a professional finish u need professional tools
As awe inspring and profound as I'm sure that's meant to be..it isn't. That's a load of tosh. Although professional tools help, all you need for the professional finish is a careful touch and a bit of common sense.
By what you just said my cassette should be knackered because I don't use a Park tool chain whip - I use a old chain and steel rod instead. works just fine for me. Oh and i used to be a "professional" aswell 8)
WOW ur my hero, u must have wasted 30mins at least, writing that.0 -
My cable cutters have a crimping "section" underneath the cutting part. As others have said though, you can make do with pilers.
Had too many bad experiences with side cutters to try that again :roll:0 -
GHill wrote:My cable cutters have a crimping "section" underneath the cutting part. As others have said though, you can make do with pilers.
Ditto, never a frayed cable since I bought them.0
