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11mm shanked ball end
« on: 28.01. 2018 16:43 »
 This is for the rear brake cable on the FWH.

 I have searched Flanders, Carrot, Venhill, and Motion Pro. I cannot find this part, plenty of 1/4 inch ones but nothing larger.

 The non-fitting garbage one I have is swagged on, which I hate and does not fit anyway.

 Am I missing a supplier, does everyone recycle their old ones, or what does everyone else use?

 Lee
Central Wisconsin in the U.S.

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Re: 11mm shanked ball end
« Reply #1 on: 28.01. 2018 17:55 »
Hi Lee
It is a problem that no one makes a correct length cable, I don't know why *????*
Luckily the cable I modified had a soldered on ball end
It would not be too difficult to turn one up on a lathe ??
The only other cable guys I know are ,

J J Cables
5 Laburnum Gr, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9DP   
00441295 250430

John
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Re: 11mm shanked ball end
« Reply #2 on: 28.01. 2018 18:23 »
Hi Lee
It is a problem that no one makes a correct length cable, I don't know why *????*
Luckily the cable I modified had a soldered on ball end
It would not be too difficult to turn one up on a lathe ??
The only other cable guys I know are ,

J J Cables
5 Laburnum Gr, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9DP   
00441295 250430

John

 Thanks John,

 At least now I believe the searching is fruitless.

 I can absolutely make one, but certainly not for what I should be able to buy one for.

 I kind of have to draw that line between standing at the lathe for an hour, the time to cut a radius bit out of HSS, material isnt free either, etc. etc. or just spending the 5 or 6 dollars the piece should cost and be done with it.

 But if it cannot be bought, it must be made. :!

 Lee
Central Wisconsin in the U.S.