Ferrule Crimper

[Scilly Suffolk]

Before I part with my hard earned, I just wanted to confirm that this is what I want to finish off the ends of my cables.

Thanks in advance.

 

[YahudaMoon]

Hello again.

I have no idea about the above crimper

Im guessing your going to need a cable cutter ? Pliers won't cut it (bad pun)

The park tool cable cutter / crimper is excellent though not cheap at about £20 + You'll never buy another

http://www.parktool.com/product/professional-cable-and-housing-cutter-cn-10

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

We must stop meeting like this!

I was just after a pair of crimpers; however, you've reminded me that I do need a good pair of cable cutters.

As the crimpers are £10, £20 for a cycling-specific cutter and crimper from Park doesn't sound unreasonable.

Thanks.

 

[ushills]

You can run a small amount of solder into the end of the cable to prevent fraying, this also means you can remove cables without having to remove or replace ferrules.

 

[dodgy]

A proper cable cutter from the likes of Shimano will have a built in crimper, usually between the handles.

 

[YahudaMoon]

People wonder why building your own bike cost SO much more than getting your local bike shop to do you a custom build lol

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

You can run a small amount of solder into the end of the cable to prevent fraying, this also means you can remove cables without having to remove or replace ferrules.

A good idea, but as I'd have to buy a soldering iron and I'd still need a pair of cutters, which will have a built-in crimper, I think I'll stick with ferrules.

The potential for cable-eye/thigh/hand etc. injuries sets my teeth on edge too!

 

[PpPete]

Mole wrench will do a perfectly fine job of crimping your ferrules if your cable-cutter doesnt have a crimper built in.

 

[fossyant]

A proper cable cutter from the likes of Shimano will have a built in crimper, usually between the handles.

Got an Ice toolz one that does it all (including spokes and at a push mudguard stays).

 

[YahudaMoon]

A mole wrench could work. As would a hammer. Though using anything than the correct tool can be hit and miss (another bad pun) and looks wrong.

I like things 100% correct

 

[robgul]

You can run a small amount of solder into the end of the cable to prevent fraying, this also means you can remove cables without having to remove or replace ferrules.

Or easier is a thin coat of Superglue to stop fraying (Tip: Coating the area to be cut with Superglue makes for a better cut too) - and a pair of regular pliers will crimp ferrules ... no need for special tools.

Rob

 

[smokeysmoo]

I use electrical pliers

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Or easier is a thin coat of Superglue to stop fraying (Tip: Coating the area to be cut with Superglue makes for a better cut too) - and a pair of regular pliers will crimp ferrules ... no need for special tools.

Rob

Applying glue before cutting sounds like a good tip: thanks.

However, whilst I've done a serviceable job on the ferrules with pliers, they don't stand up to close inspection and like YM I like to use the right tool for the job: I am a little ham-fisted and this helps.

 

[Night Train]

I have been known to occasionally zap the ends of cable inners with a welder to stop the ends fraying.

I crimp the ferrules with pliers.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

I have been known to occasionally zap the ends of cable inners with a welder to stop the ends fraying...

That reminds me of a video I saw of a guy using a jet engine to barbecue a whole cow in about five seconds flat.