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  • dude123
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2014
    • 261

    #1

    flex cable

    Hey guys i am just wondering but how should i cut the flex cable? I was told once to use a dremel but not entirly sure? Thanks!!1
    Every one knows the best part about building a boat is SANDING!!!! Just kidding
  • tlandauer
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2011
    • 5666

    #2
    Originally posted by dude123
    Hey guys i am just wondering but how should i cut the flex cable? I was told once to use a dremel but not entirly sure? Thanks!!1
    Yes, with a cut off wheel.



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    • dude123
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2014
      • 261

      #3
      and then do i saughter the end to keep it together
      Every one knows the best part about building a boat is SANDING!!!! Just kidding

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      • Heath M
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2008
        • 806

        #4
        Round the end off and solder about inch of the top all the way round.
        Brisbane,QLD, Aussie

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        • wuzofoz
          Member
          • Jan 2015
          • 56

          #5
          cutoff wheel then solder

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          • ray schrauwen
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2007
            • 9471

            #6
            Depending on how tight your stuffing tube bend is may determine how much you solder on the end.
            Nortavlag Bulc

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            • tlandauer
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2011
              • 5666

              #7
              Originally posted by ray schrauwen
              Depending on how tight your stuffing tube bend is may determine how much you solder on the end.
              Ray, that is a great call! THE soldered bit can be at times a bit difficult to negotiate thru the bent, athough rarely. IMO the stuffing tube should not have a bent that will do that, but its possible.
              Personaly i never solder my end, i cut my cable carefully and grind the end smooth and take care not to cause them to unravel.

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              • capnswanny
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2012
                • 817

                #8
                Agree with above on cutting and rounding the nose a bit. Solder is optional but seems to keep the occasional stray strand from poking out. After I solder the end I smooth it with a bit of fine grit paper.
                I would clean the end you intend to solder well with alcohol and a brush to remove oils and coat with flux before trying to add solder. Downside of soldering is that it somewhat anneals the metal, but I've yet to experience a failure or gripping problem using this method.
                For SAW applications I would have to defer to the experts...
                This is NOT a toy?!?

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                • kfxguy
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Oct 2013
                  • 8746

                  #9
                  I cut it with a cut off wheel, round it off. Then I scuff it up. Clean it with acetone or brake cleaner. Then I solder the last 1/2" of it with acid flux silver solder using a small propane torch. I have some water and a rag near by and when it's still hot I takeva wet rag and wipe across the excess. Not saying anything that I do is the best way, just how I do it and it works for me.
                  32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                  • capnswanny
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 817

                    #10
                    That's why I like this place....what a bunch of cool guys to hang out with!!
                    This is NOT a toy?!?

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