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A Method for Assembling Flex Shafts using Loctite
I was putting together some flexshafts this past week and thought maybe someone here could benefit from some explanation and pics.
I'm using Loctite 638 this time around. I normally use the thinner 603, but Steven recommended I try this. It's definitely thicker and seems to flow well enough to get down into the cable winds.
I also use the Loctite 7471 Primer, but I know of others who just use Acetone. I'm using both, in this case.
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First, you'll want to cut your cables to the appropriate length. I simply cut mine about 1/4" longer than I want the completed length with a set of heavy duty wire side cutters, then I sand the ends of the cable down on a sanding disc to get it as square as possible:
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