Solder or Crimp

[grumpyoldgit]

Following on from the cable cutter thread,does anybody,apart from me,solder the cables after cutting?I prefer soldering as it is neater & the cable can be cut shorter.
Tiny bit of Bakers fluid,ordinary electric soldering iron,& electrical solder,with good old fashioned lead,jobs a goodun.

 

[subaqua]

I have been known to put a crimp end on with solder. but years of cable jointing and wiping lead means its a skill i mastered a long time ago as an apprentice.

mostly though just crimp it on for speed.

 

[fossyant]

Crimp !

 

[ianrauk]

Seems a bit of a faff when it's easy enough just to crimp.
But hey, each to their own and all that.

 

[Rob3rt]

Super glue.

 

[Biker Joe]

Crimp. It's quick and tidy.

 

[grumpyoldgit]

With solder,I can take the cable out as many times as I want,& it never frays,& just as quick as crimping.I only ask,as I was in a lbs & enquired if they still did it,& was told they threw the tools out years ago.

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

Never thought of solder. Seems like a good idea for removing and cleaning cables. I am a dab hand so might give it a go.

 

[numbnuts]

crimp or superglue works for me

 

[Cubist]

I have been known to use both Superglue and a crimp.

 

[DougieAB]

Thanks for the tips Never considered solder or superglue!

 

[youngoldbloke]

With solder,I can take the cable out as many times as I want,& it never frays,& just as quick as crimping.I only ask,as I was in a lbs & enquired if they still did it,& was told they threw the tools out years ago.

Crimp, but always leave enough cable to allow for cutting off and replacing if I need to take out the cable. Soldering sounds a good idea though.