SimpleSimon
Active Member
I like the teflon coated cable idea a lot. My question is, can the cable be had in longer lengths? I have an application I need a 7' cable for.
As an aside, I've dealt with cables for over 40 years, since the activating mechanism on my artificial arm uses a stainless cable in a stainless spring wound housing to transmit pulling force to the appliance to open it (or to close it, in one gadget I built). I've fought the inevitable wear on cables for years, and long ago started fabricating my own replacement cables when I manage to yank an end off by pulling too hard. I've used plumbers teflon thread tape successfully for over 20 years - I just tightly spiral wrap the cable before sliding it into the housing. An actual liquid teflon coating that soaks into and sets on the cable surface is a great idea.
As an aside, I've dealt with cables for over 40 years, since the activating mechanism on my artificial arm uses a stainless cable in a stainless spring wound housing to transmit pulling force to the appliance to open it (or to close it, in one gadget I built). I've fought the inevitable wear on cables for years, and long ago started fabricating my own replacement cables when I manage to yank an end off by pulling too hard. I've used plumbers teflon thread tape successfully for over 20 years - I just tightly spiral wrap the cable before sliding it into the housing. An actual liquid teflon coating that soaks into and sets on the cable surface is a great idea.
