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process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« on: December 08, 2009, 03:15:25 PM »
So I've got 2 cables that have connectors (mini-xlrs) on both ends. The process for putting those i a single sheath would be to chop one end, slide the cover over it, and add new connectors to the chopped ends, correct?
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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2009, 05:18:45 PM »
Yes, you are also going to want to finish the ends of the techflex with adhesive shrink tube.  I have found the 3m 3:1 w/ adhesive works the best.  If you dont have adheasive shrink tubing you can use a little CA glue or glue gun
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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2009, 05:25:00 PM »
Thanks, just checking.
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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2009, 08:55:10 PM »
yes a little hot glue under the shrink wrap will go a long way in holding everything together, that really should not come undone if you do that, thats how i have been doing my cables and so far so good

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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2009, 10:38:28 PM »
how can one figure out the size of flex needed for a cable?
i have some "standard" silver cable and i want to do each cable by itself - i would need ___ size
if i wanted to do both cables together i would need __ size
???
thanks
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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2009, 11:54:26 PM »
how can one figure out the size of flex needed for a cable?
i have some "standard" silver cable and i want to do each cable by itself - i would need ___ size
if i wanted to do both cables together i would need __ size
???
thanks

1/8 will work for both, thats what i have used(about 2000ft worth now) with my silver clad

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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2009, 06:01:51 PM »
thanks
wow - i wouldn't have thought that small would fit both
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Re: process for techflex'ing 2 cables together?
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2009, 06:34:51 PM »
thanks
wow - i wouldn't have thought that small would fit both
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