The Park cutter and crimp tool is really worth it.
@whataname9557 ай бұрын
I want to shout out Cable Cherries from Forager Cycles here - they're a reusable cable end that you secure with a small grub screw. They work great and they look really nice; the main downside is that they're expensive (although some of that is offset by them being reusable)
@tylerbruce57317 ай бұрын
I actually add a drop or two of super glur into the end cap and then crimp it on. Its nice because its cleaner that straight up super glue which I find still leaves rough and sharp edges. And when you remove the end cap for servicing etc the cable stays unfrayed.
@billmacrae19247 ай бұрын
Before I knew much about bikes, I used automotive crimp connectors. One connector cut in half does two cables. The proper crimps are cheaper, though.
@jorgenunez76087 ай бұрын
It might be a bit overkill, but I honestly think the best way to crimp these on is using a deutsch terminal crimper. It makes 4 evenly spaced crimps around the cable end piece. I also think it looks better.
@mariobriski61226 ай бұрын
every electronics specialist will think of this option first :)
@oldschooldude35005 ай бұрын
Yes deutsch crimper would work. But most people don't have a pair lol. As a mechanic I have a pair in my toolbox but that doesn't do me any good since my box is at the shop. So for home I just use my park cable cutters and if needed at the moment a pair of vise script pliers.
@jeffv.17437 ай бұрын
I've been building bikes for over 30 years, have never needed a special crimper for the cable end. I usually use light pressure with cutters, and have used solder a few times. I'm sort of proud of the last tool I used, a $900 DMC Mil-spec pin crimping tool.
@parktool6 ай бұрын
Exactly! A special crimper is not needed but using one may make you that much more proud of your work when you are putting on the finishing touches.
@RicardoCooper7 ай бұрын
I like to use solder; this way when servicing you do not have to cut, then re-crimp another cable end, making the cable shorter each time.
@yonglingng56407 ай бұрын
All crimps I did are reversible, so the cable length never changes.
@grantschoen17267 ай бұрын
Another good tip when dealing with a frayed end is that after you cut the badly frayed section off, you can usually twist the smaller cables back into alignment by hand before your preferred method of capping. The worse the fray, the less this method works (hence cutting off end section), but it works fairly well for mildly frayed ends.
@johnhawkinson7 ай бұрын
Relatedly, when you're trying to trim as little as possible, run some tape around the circumference to hold the strands together temporarily and cut across the tape, then add the crimp.The tape won't last, but it will reduce further fraying while you're getting the crimp on.
@grantschoen17267 ай бұрын
@@johnhawkinson mmm, i like that one, definitely gonna use it on the next rats next i come across.
@mikejones38627 ай бұрын
EP-1 is my new favorite tool!
@davidburgess7417 ай бұрын
I've used spoke nipples and crimp ends. Solder sounds like something I'd try. Crescent cutter tools have the added benefit of blue handles. More than a coincidence.
@yonglingng56407 ай бұрын
I've tried it once or twice, it is indeed neat.
@type176 ай бұрын
If you can't cut a frayed tail to get a clean end to cap (not enough left), you can use a pliers to wind even a badly-unwound end back together - start at the cable-clamp end and wind it in the correct direction while drawing the pliers towards the end. Use a finger & thumb to hold the strands while you reposition the pliers for the next turn. Before you know it, it's all wound together again, and ready for the cap.
@jayducker7 ай бұрын
1:46 I use a half inch length from a ballpoint pen refill & glue it on.
@user-fw4vk7bu3b7 ай бұрын
Я использую термоусадочную трубку или наконечник от строительных заклёпок. Интересный вариант с пайкой.
@user-zu4nl7bm9e4 ай бұрын
the new cable has the welded cable end, if your bike is big enough, you don't need to cut the cable.
@raczyk5 ай бұрын
Can one crimp the brake cable lever side a the handle bars? They have different chapes, or do you have to buy a cable with them?
@PetervandaRita7 ай бұрын
Yeah, Tech Tuesday! 🙂
@paisfr7 ай бұрын
Perfect ! ❤
@MrSandperson06 ай бұрын
"The Mac Daddy of them all...." Your 1990's is showing 🤣
@stephenmorton80177 ай бұрын
I'm done with those crimpers. I just dip The cleanly cut cable end into JB weld. Just a little dab the size of a BB works wonders and will not come off.
@rodcaseracing33767 ай бұрын
I'm making custom crimp cable ends
@OneDougUnderPar7 ай бұрын
What's that thing on the left side of the rear axle?
@neilgoth19747 ай бұрын
Looks like a trailer hitch.
@_Zane__7 ай бұрын
I find the smaller shift crimp ferrules always manage to pop off, so i just use thr brake ones 😅
@Argcz7 ай бұрын
is there a reason why needle nose pliers are not a good idea?
@gg.youlubeatube62497 ай бұрын
Becouse in this case Park took cant chargee you premium price.
@mattgies7 ай бұрын
@@gg.youlubeatube6249 They specifically showed doing it with needle nose pliers in this very video! But yes, anything that can give sufficient leverage to smash the crimp onto the cable will do the job. Some tools make a more elegant mark than others.
@DeveryAndrews7 ай бұрын
Sometimes when I cut my shifter cables they fray upon cutting. Is this because of the quality of the cable or my cutters? (Park Tool by the way).
@grigoryrechistov30407 ай бұрын
The cutters must be of a special type, and sharp. Cutters that flatten the cable will fray it. You would need those which jaws "surround" the strands when cutting them.
@SerPurple517 ай бұрын
Even a pair of pliers can work in a pinch.
@brockjennings7 ай бұрын
I just cut my cables and put super glue on the ends. No fraying and it allows me to remove the cables and lube inside the housing and reinstall.
@stephenmorton80177 ай бұрын
I use JB weld epoxy
@KevinBalaam7 ай бұрын
What could happen if the cable frays all the way back to the cable pinch bolt?
@parktool6 ай бұрын
If it fray all the way back to the pinch bolt the fraying will stop and you will have a very ugly sharp group of wires. Because the cable is pinched at that point the fray will not continue.
@kellymorris103427 ай бұрын
Forager Cycles Cable Cherries. You're welcome.
@OptimusCrime_697 ай бұрын
20$ per pair? seems a bit much but it looks good at least
@kellymorris103427 ай бұрын
@danielgwerder2409 pricey, but worth it. Quality is amazing and they're a nice touch. Infinitely reusable too.
@johnnysaudade7737 ай бұрын
Why do you have commissioned sales from Walmart on your official KZfaq channel?
@komoonkh7 ай бұрын
I absolutely hate when a cable frays and these little wires stab me into my finger like 3mm deep. 😢
@45graham457 ай бұрын
All obvious stuff but I guess some will find it useful.
@Mustafamshrq7 ай бұрын
Use Super glue
@kkkwwwaaakkk7 ай бұрын
Super glue guy
@andor_yoko7 ай бұрын
There is another, dangerous, way: using a torch to heat up and melt the wires in the cable together at the end 🔥
@tommyburkepainter7 ай бұрын
This video seems unnecessary, but the title is very necessary
@sandy_knight7 ай бұрын
You missed the second problem with frayed cables, there's the chance of injuring yourself but also the inability to thread the cable back into the housing if you want to temporarily remove an otherwise good cable.
@paul--b7 ай бұрын
Did you just rip off Seth's sign-off?
@parktool7 ай бұрын
Haha, you know I think we subconsciously did! We are big fans!