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Shorten speedo type cable

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bill3337, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. bill3337
    Joined: Sep 30, 2007
    Posts: 231

    bill3337
    Member

    I need to shorten this speedo type cable (actually a drive cable for the power seat in my '37). Its a spring type construction similar to a speedo cable and both ends have been shaped square. I was wondering about brazing it up solid on the cut end then filing it square, but there must be a better way? Thanks, Bill
     

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  2. JC Sparks
    Joined: Dec 8, 2008
    Posts: 733

    JC Sparks
    Member
    from Ohio

    I have made flex drives with that material before on some industrial equipment I built. I silver soldered it then finished it in the mill, or you could be careful and us a small hand grinder. The key is not to get it to hot or the temper will be gone and it will be junk. JC
     
    Last edited: Oct 2, 2010

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