Throttle Cable Solder Repair Tool - Simple Fix!

[@emilkvicktube]

very clever, I started with mopeds when i was 12 and we always had problems with our cabels, wish i would have known this simple method back then, now i am 54 and its never to late to learn something new, thank you.

[@DonnDIY]

No worries. I'm glad I could help you out.

[@renaissanceman7004]

it is a very useful information thanks Donn DIY, keep uploading helpful videos

[@farmingandmercedesbenz4140]

me the same

[@dartysengineering7275]

yep true i am 15 and i just baught a new cable yesterday : costs 16€ but i could have been done with your method :[ always helpful for the next tries ;)

[@Johny8808]

Emil Kvick You're totally right, it's never too late to learn and to teach others

[@brentlyvideo]

I'm retired and do small engine repairs as a hobby. Some cables can be as much as 50.00 dollars to replace on snowblowers riding mowers etc. and this tool would be a great asset to myself and my customers when a cable is broken. no ordering cables and long delivery waiting anymore. Just take out the tool and in minutes save time and money. I will definitely be making this tool for my tool box. Thank you for sharing.

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you for watching. ;)

[@Zodliness]

I'd suggest using metal with a higher melting point than lead for any cable that gets pulled frequently.

[@DD-su5so]

Smoke the inside of the mold(bolt) with a candle (release agent). Great fix.

[@mick1gallagher]

This idea may have been around for years but it's still useful to people who've never seen it

[@oddballdynamics.9658]

I'm one of those that have never seen this. I'll be doing this soon.

[@hadihabi5114]

Which metal you used to welding?

[@dmo7815]

My cable is stainless steel and won’t accept lead or silver solder. Some special flux needed. Any one have ideas?

[@vintageyamahabackyardresto4995]

I have always wondered how I could do this. I remember when I was very young, I used to take my cables to a little shop and they would do it for me. Great explanation and a money saving process. Thanks!

[@jlucasound]

Yamaha. Went from a JT2-MX right to a DT-1 250, at 14 YO. That was a great Saturday. The seller knew the exhaust was clogged and bought new pipes but then lost interest. He included a new(er) stock pipe (which I used when I got old enough to register the bike) and an expansion chamber. That was a great Saturday (for me, NOT my neighbors). The pipe on it was totally clogged. I was about 110 lbs. It was 1975. I put the chamber on first. Oh, how loud. And I was about flappin' in the Wind! I know. Nothing like a YZ250. Or TZ750! 😳I have a ZX 14 today. Stupid Fast.

[@AddictedtoProjects]

This has got to be the BEST tutorial I have seen on making these cable-ends. Excellent job! :)

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man! I'm glad you like it and it was helpful. Just something I found useful myself and thought I'd share it.

[@Pushyhog]

It is.

[@manoelraimundo7529]

@@Pushyhog 4

[@mohammedsameer4665]

and we make home alone?

[@sunnsucksse3148]

it costs more than the cable itself

[@bidders77]

This is the best demonstration of cable repair I've seen. Fabulous!!

[@clonak]

This is quite a good idea, I've been playing around with quite a bit trying to perfect it, I'm slowly getting there. One trick I've added is I made a second identical tool, except instead I cut a groove down both sides of the bolt, place it along side the other bolt in the vice to hold the wire straight and in place. Works pretty well. Thanks for the video.

[@jonathancuenca6937]

Envia como lo isiste

[@anddecay]

fixed my broken throttle cable tonight with your technique it worked great, i used some fishing weights for the led and it worked great hopefully it holds up for a while!!!

[@jadesystem]

Very ingenious and well thought-out. Wonderful video for us like-minded DIYers. This is the way to go for vintage motorcycles where control cables are discontinued.

[@G58]

Brass bar is always good for throttle, clutch and brake cables. If you’re making a new nipple in brass, chamfer the hole on both sides. The entry side allows for some movement in the cable without chafing and wearing. The chamfer on the other side allows for the cable end to be mushroomed out to get a better grip when soldered. The advantage is that brass is a better material for soldering to than steel. Also, all the classic bike cables had brass nipples. Thank you for sharing

[@ProleDaddy]

The melting point of bass is massively higher than lead and hard to achieve for most folks.

[@randywl8925]

@@ProleDaddy I believe he was talking about using round brass stock with a hole drilled through it as the cable end. A large chamfer on one side of the hole would allow mushrooming the cable end before soldering. This would eliminate the need for the bolt and making a mold. I think that's what he was describing, but not sure.

[@markc4768]

I've had a similar home-made tool for at least 50 years - a gift from an old motorcycle mechanic and racer who went back to the the 1920s - he showed me his technique which included leaving the cable end a bit frayed rather than cutting it clean, but there are clearly merits to doing it either way. .

[@brucemartin8435]

Sir. That is awesome it just shows that properly used KZbin videos can be educational. Thanks!

[@davescopes249]

This is a great idea and a good job. I've always been one for making and repairing things that many wouldn't and I've used methods similar to you. I once used one of the 3 brass pins in an electrical plug. Unscrewed the little screw that holds the cable put my throttle cable through and just ground it into a round shape then did the screw up and soldered it. Lol. It lasted ages. Thank you for sharing your video. 📹👍

[@DaveyBlue32]

I was given a model airplane and it’s accessories and it came with a Z-Bender…that’s a pretty popular way to attach a cable… it’s very handy to be able to make your own cables as well!

[@DaveyBlue32]

Another very handy video!!! Awesome job 💪👏👏💪👏👍😂

[@rougnedodor2505]

This video should be number 1 on soldering cable ends. This is way better than the others.

[@felixcat9318]

Very nicely done! I always kept a spare throttle and clutch cable cable tied to the originals so that if one broke the replacement was already routed and simply needed connecting and adjusting. The ends were sealed against the elements whilst they were cable tied to the originals and if applicable the cables were lubricated using an aerosol cable oiler. Good, helpful video.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Perfect! I'm working on a series to bring an old 1979 Triumph back to life and the throttle cable broke. I'll give this a try!!

[@ltknhrk]

Probably one of the coolest, (simplest when thought about) solutions to a problem I have seen in a while! :) Great video man.

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers, mate! :)

[@laebdangrs4274]

@@DonnDIY Greetings my dear friend... This stand drill with which I drilled the solid nail... What is the largest size of drill that can be installed in it?! I am waiting for you to answer me...!!

[@Cocodrilo2212]

Eso es una perdida de tiempo, total es la peor solución que e visto en mi vida ,y e visto muchísimas ,eso sí como un juego está bien.

[@triumphrider572]

I have been riding and maintaining my own motorcycles for over 40yrs. This is an excellent idea!

[@DonnDIY]

Very cool! But remember, this is a temporary solution for throttle cable only. 😁

[@triumphrider572]

@@DonnDIY Yep. you need a bit more tug for clutch and brakes.

[@gregkieser1157]

That is brilliant. I recently had to pay $60 for a Stihl throttle cable......never again! Thank you.

[@DonnDIY]

Holy sh*t! That's a lot. Thanks for watching. ;)

[@loooseunit]

Yeah , Stihl parts are hella expensive - and having to wait a day or two for them to show up isn't much joy when you need them for work !

[@calivonderlin3803]

Wow I'm 33 an never played around with mopeds or anything like that. Just got one an after a couple days the throttle cable broke exactly where he fixes it. I had already started trying to cannibalize other bikes to fix my problem when I decided to check KZbin for an easier solution instead. This is an excellent fix an I can't for tomorrow morning so I can get this going. What a capital "G".

[@benjamun3058]

I've always thought there was nothing you could do once you'd pulled the off one of those cables, so naive, a simple answer was there all along. Thanks!

[@DonnDIY]

No worries. I'm glad you find it useful. ;)

[@JodBronson]

+Benjamin Trevis - They have " Cable Ferrule " at Lowes of Home Depot at the Pre-Cut Cable Section, that you can get. If you are close to Harbor-freight, they have them in a Box for $5.99 and all different sizes too. It will be easier than making your own... Since these are for " Smaller Engines " as stated in the Video. Although it is still inventive, and I gave it a Thumb's Up :D.

[@bigbadhag]

How many cables I've junked,wow! You have broadened my horizons! Thank you!

[@tigerseye73]

Great video! Been trying to buy lead compression barrels for about a month now for a cable fix. No one sells them. Your method is excellent. Thanks again.

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

I got my Angle Grinder stolen several times in my life. Just bought a new Air one. I have my head back. LOL This is a great Video, the bolt mold is an awesome Idea and can be modified for all kinds of cool stuff. Thanks.

[@perrytoften6975]

If you use an acetylene torch just light the gas with no oxygen and smoke the die you are using and that will act as a release agent for the lead or solder you will be using. Made many car battery posts using a tapered out nut and smoking the nut before placing it in position and melting lead into it. A little twist and comes right off!

[@randomeddie185]

soot from a candle flame also works.

[@myslimmolla5444]

Perry Toften

[@vicgoulding1833]

Perry Tofu

[@vicgoulding1833]

Perry Toften Good one of 8

[@andrewmantle7627]

Slick as hell, good thinkin'

[@mattywollaston3996]

You absolute bloody legend!!!!! This is friggin unreal, soooooooo much better than using cable harps. Thanks heaps brother, this is something everyone should know.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks for the enthusiasm - this way of repairing a cable with lead however is only suitable for throttle cables since there's not that much of a pull on'em. I wouldn't recommend it for clutch and brake cables, never. Brass ends soldered on would be maybe sufficient but not this lead end. Stay safe!

[@louf7178]

Glad this came up in my video list again. Needed to remember that since its such a good fix. 👍

[@justanothernoobe]

I love this! Buying a replacement cable is pretty cheap BUT I love the ingenuity and the simplicity to this - why wait when you can do it yourself with stuff you have lying around! Thanks for sharing :)

[@DonnDIY]

That was the main point of making this video. I'm glad you liked it!

[@justanothernoobe]

I've just realised that I can use your approach to fix my window actuator on my car - I've been putting it off because in principal I disagree with Audi wanting to charge me $400 when I know that the part costs less than $10 and they'll only need an hour's labour, if that. The whole system is based the same principal as the throttle cable. The part I received from ebay was the wrong bloody length of cable - apparently for a different version of my car (probably for one made on a Tuesday while the seagulls were flying inland but against a westerly wind …) - the only thing that was holding me back was how to make the securing lug - I was planning on using KNEEDIT but having seen your video I've realised that I can use that same principal to make up my own cable with some bicycle brake cable. Double-whammy! Thanks, Donn :)

[@desgracado]

My mother scooter a Yamaha jog 50 I can't find this cable in Brazil. There other motorcycles that they don't produce no more and we have to make it, I would prefer to buy but don't have this option.

[@charliefiske8928]

Trying to get longer cables for a Harley. Aftermarket sites are selling throttle cables for like 75$ - 90$. Sometimes u gotta make due haha.

[@remige2006]

Very very clever and efficient! I appreciated at its higher point this sentence you said :"If you don,t have a disc grinder it is as if you had no head!" (I have 12 of them)

[@DonnDIY]

Dude! Angle grinder heaven right there! :D

[@paulwood4131]

What, you have 12 grinders, or 12 heads?

[@timmwhite9218]

...not what I expected! Nice fix. I usually take the steel pin and drill a cable sized hole in it, ream the backside where the bare cable end exits the rod hole out deep, put cable thru, fray the end, pull it up tight, then heat all up with heat sink on the cable outer side of the cable (usually the aluminum jaw vice), flux it up, and solder with tin/antimony or silver solder wire.

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Don, great video, great content, thanks for sharing this video. You cured my curiosity of how to repair the cable ends. Thank you!

[@jadesystem]

Very smart and ingenious. The cost of a new old stock vintage cable, if not discontinued, is not cost-effective. This DIYer s the best video for repairing and improvising broken frayed cables. .

[@shaggyda2758]

Great video Donn , I liked the ideal with the cut-bolt! Its amazing how many Metal Experts are "out there"! Keep coming with your good ideals! People can change the way they repair a cable but its still a good video.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks, man! I hope you'll put this idea into good use. ;)

[@18ct]

I had a similar issue with a leather recliner sofa cable. Here is what I did. I had a spare round-pin UK 240v socket. I removed one of the pins, it was similar diameter. I cut it to size and screwed the screw down onto the cable (where the electric wire would have been). Fixed. I was quite impressed with how ingenious it was.

[@bradbishop1893]

Brilliant , love this kind of stuff ! Thank you .

[@davidsymalla4785]

Nothing fancy about it brother!! That's exactly why its on a genius level!! Thank you for this great, stupendous, wonderful, easy fix!!! My son and I build mini bikes and always need cable ends!!!!!

[@bobbyvcustombuilds804]

Thanks for making this video. You helped me make my custom cable by showing me how to make the tool needed to mold the end.

[@DonnDIY]

You're welcome, buddy!

[@c.pc.5805]

Thats unreal!!! Excellent job sir!!! Simple and direct and it works!!!

[@patb686]

Amazing! To be honest I'm impressed because I always believed that there's no alternative other than buying a brand new cable at the shop. And to be true I never anticipated an awesome job like that! I decided to take a look at your KZbin video because I was affraid to be in a bad position one day and rather than be furious at myself knowing that there's an option to that problem and not be able to do something. :) Again great job! ( Sorry I'm french )

[@banjodeano2202]

its ok, no need to say sorry you are French :-)

[@oneshothooligan6279]

916 people work in the cable manufacturing field. Great idea very creative and useful video thanks!

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

Good job, wish I knew this 45 years ago!

[@eCitizen1]

I like your simple, easily workable solution. Nothing super fancy, it just get the job done. Good video.

[@oby-1607]

Well, I learned something before 7 in the morning. Thank you Donn DIY.

[@allenjordan9032]

This is one of the most helpful fix's I've ever seen on u tube

[@billray1785]

Good to know, you learn something new everyday.

[@martinutrott5608]

Bill Ray ,

[@billray1785]

Martin Utrott I use to have a vespa many moons ago and the cable was always breaking at the nipple end, would have been good to know this then.

[@myrealnicknam]

very nicely done.

[@evaristochavez3989]

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[@lpd1snipe]

Excellent idea, I work on older motorcycles, mostly British and American where sometimes it's hard to find replacement parts. Any new ideas on saving the old stuff are awesome. Thank you.

[@DonnDIY]

No worries. Thanks for watching! ;)

[@Bicongerman]

Hello Donn, Great job!! This kind of solution, will be fine to brake cables too? Thanks!!! Congrats!!!

[@gregsimpson621]

Well, I was looking for a video as both my throttle and idle cable broke off on my Harley Davidson Road King, 1998, carb not fuel injection. I've done this with my lawnmower. I used those little lead dinners for fishing where you just crimp them onto the fishing line. Then put additional lead solder on for strength. That was on my cable for a self propelled lawnmower. Still working 3 years later. So I should be able to do something similar to my Harley so I can get it to the shop as both cables are old and need replaced. Thanks for jogging my memory. And you did a much more professional job than I did but I've got brass fittings but the lead should get me to the shop. Thanks!

[@DonnDIY]

No worries!

[@trailblazer632]

silver solder seems to be your strongest option. same process i just made my jig from 2 pieces of flat aluminum i had laying around.

[@lightsnsiren79]

You know how many times I wished I'd been able to do this?! Absolutely friggin genius. Mind blown.

[@DonnDIY]

This fix is meant ONLY for THROTTLE cables as a temporary fix just like the video title refers to. If you repair brake cables like this you will die and I'm not responsible for that!

[@pdr5926]

You will die on any vehicle with brake cables anyways..... lol

[@GumpterCrayon]

even if they dont fail, YOU WILL DIE

[@dickjohnson5025]

Bryn Well I anyway, we’re all old enough to know that by now

[@breadgarlichouse2265]

Wait wait, what?? We are going to die?! 😮

[@AtlasReburdened]

Elegant and impressive. Simplicity is the hallmark of a good system.

[@GarnettM]

Good Idea -But if you put a couple strands of copper wire from a cord inside the frey it will not come apart again lead sticks to copper better than stainless steel .

[@grantperkins368]

hence the frayed end

[@jamesgulrich7416]

At first I thought you were going to drill a hole in that 6 mil nail a bit larger than the cable, taper the back side of the hole and silver solder the cable through the nail. Well, that's what I've done for years, but no, even a better fix, you build a mold out of a bolt and a nail! Very nice!

[@lenrookus5000]

great, but if you did this in California, you would die from touching the lead. only in California though

[@dot7107]

Len Rookus LOL

[@donjohnson8627]

But, but, but...how could you DO that in California? Isn't it ILLEGAL to even OWN pure lead?? But, I DO have a confession to make....I farted in California once (well, truth be told it MAY have been more than once!)......and I think THAT was probably illegal, too!! LOL!!!

[@danielbowman4819]

HaHa!!!

[@MrMrsregor]

they make these law to keep you safe ; / (California wants you to buy a brand new cable *and* pay the taxes)

[@donjohnson8627]

Yeah....I feel SSOOO MUCH safer, now! I guess if all the currently illegal stuff I've done over the last 70+ years hasn't killed me, I ought to live to 100, with all these new rules/laws, huh?

[@ox6942]

Yessir - this way is the best for frugal DIYers. Thumbs up earned.

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@diesalweasel]

Good idea. Never thought of this. Well done

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks!

[@jlucasound]

Where were you 40 years ago?! Thank You, Donn. Absolute Genius. That barrel is perfect. Some guitarists use a similar technique to make their own strings. The splaying of the wire end is key. And a "Key". The cable will snap somewhere in the middle before that end separates from the barrel. It will never break except from normal wear. Keep your cables lubricated. (This is not for you, Donn. I know you know). 🤩 If you have problems with cable control, I hear you can use Fiber Optic. It will actuate your throttle and brakes and you will get crystal clear Videos by Donn. Yes. I am kidding. Hydraulic brakes are the only way to go. 🤣😂

[@VentoVr61987]

Yeah, this is so cool and saves money! Respect for this work! 👍This is a great idea!

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks!

[@richardfisher1266]

my dad did this in the 70's for me but he was a full time welder! he would have loved the jig you made.

[@TweenieDevil]

you should always clean the crap out of the end of the cable with an alcohol based parts cleaner spray and then dip the end in flux first before you try to solder a new end on it. I've made 100's of motocycle cables and was taught by a pro. I've been a motorcycle tech for over 20 years. Just some advice.

[@aqib2000]

cantfoolme hi, level 2 pro here. You can just use extra flux and heat, no need to clean

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

@@aqib2000 I would still clean it as it does not take that much more time however I'm with you. The disrupted end and flux would be plenty strong.

[@rickylafleur5823]

@@aqib2000 lvl 5 necro here. a clean solder or weld is the best one.

[@aqib2000]

Proud American It’s been s year since my comment, I am now a level 6 pro, I refute your comment

[@rickylafleur5823]

@@aqib2000 but pro's clean before they weld :p

[@charleswooters]

Lol if only youtube and this video was around 25 years ago it would have saved me some money on bicycle cables. Thanks for the video

[@jamespolucha6911]

Man this is just what I need for my vintage motorcycle cables, thanks so much

[@pauliebots]

I would think this would be fine even for clutch cables. Would be nice if he tested the strength somehow.

[@Steel_Valley_Vintage_Cycle]

I love your mold. I've made brass ends and soldered them on but I'll try this. Some thoughts; I like to tin the cable before I cut it. This keeps it from unraveling, but you can still smash the very end open. Use tinning fluid (acid) when soldering steel to ensure adhesion. Be careful not to overheat the cable. If it gets to red heat it will destroy the temper and make the cable brittle.

[@NorthernChev]

You can do the same thing by drilling a piece of wood with a slot in the side for the cable. That way you don’t need to screw around with a bolt.

[@chipper442]

Won’t it catch on fire when the torch hits it, to “settle” the solder?

[@NorthernChev]

@@chipper442 Sure. But, just blow the fire out and you're done. Solder melts really fast. You can flame the solder above the hold and drip it into it, or you can torch directly on the wood. Either way, the solder melts so fast it won't matter.

[@davidhenderson3400]

I just posted the same thing. I used to do this to fix bicycle cable when I was a kid. I did not have a torch but I did have a D550 soldering gun

[@HugoRosales]

Excellent hand work! The things you can do with the proper tools and intelligence. Cheers from Buenos Aires.

[@matiasvazquez5353]

Muy bueno, el ingenio siempre mantiene la mente activa!Te felicito.

[@trevorgoodwin8313]

This is a very professional way of re-soldiering new cables! I will be using this method in the future for sure! Keep up the good work!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@drugtalk101]

To fix your throttle cable so you need is this.., then uses drill press and other things not in the “you’ll need” list! 😂 This is what he should have said.. “All you need is these materials and a small machine shop!”

[@brianhaygood183]

I don't think expecting someone to have a nail, drill, and drill bit is too much to expect.

[@macmac8249]

@@brianhaygood183 You’re right about that. Don’t worry about that complaint/whine….check out his/her user name…self explanatory…

[@jh5881]

Brilliant... and I like your sense of humor.

[@Parlusk]

Genius solution!

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks!

[@aterack833]

nice, i wasn't even 100% sure that these things were lead, i just took apart two broken choke cables and used a throttle cable to start to fix the one, i might need to file the ends, and i know i need to shorten the cable and add an end like in your video, but now i know i can, also i used a soldering iron to take the lead off

[@neilfroggycrompton2466]

nice idea,might try this with bicycle cables,if u bend cable end over double & squeeze it closed with pliers it will create a stronger joint :)

[@DonnDIY]

I agree.

[@juancarlosricarti7215]

a head is thinking! congrats and thanks (sorry by my english). más allá de las consideraciones de conveniencia económica es muy estimulante encontrar a gente con capacidad técnica que, como vos, ante un problema determinado echan mano a la imaginación y a la inventiva. Very clever man.

[@facundojp10]

Excellent solution, thanks for sharing it..!

[@DonnDIY]

No worries. You're welcome!

[@PropanePete]

I only just came across this. Very clever, good to see things being repaired instead of throwing away.

[@satoakimartinez]

Instead of drilling out a bolt you could just use clay to form the mold. I've used solder on my old mopeds and bikes with good results.

[@Mentorcase]

I have tried lead on cables since I was 10 years old and it always pulls out on anything bigger than a throttle cable.

[@PerrynBecky]

Great video. Definitely will come in handy for me in the near future. I have a cable starting to fray on my lawnmower.

[@MrYeshwanthln]

Perfect ! Thank you for sharing !

[@BillySBC]

Very nice job, especially when you want to extend the length of a cable for a motorcycle or something. Thanks for posting your idea.

[@sniper152]

Silver solder is stronger, lead solder will let the cable pull out of the barrel end

bike is only one of those yamaha pee-wee 50's

[@m222raj2]

I want silver solder material for lathe cutting tool tips soldering. give me link

[@paulbillings1791]

I agree 100% Lead is way too soft. If you have an pot metal casting of some sort lying around. Old mower carburetor ect. Some grindings from that mixed in with silver solder would be super tough.

[@johanzh2550]

gold is the best

[@markmooney4770]

Gold is WAY TOO SOFT

[@lifestylemodificatio]

Where there is a will there is a way. Necessity is the root of inventions. So simple if one can think of it. Thanks for demo 👍

[@ziadfawzi]

Well done and thx.

[@DonnDIY]

No worries.

[@koitorob]

The end broke off on my Seat Ibiza door handle cable during the first lock down last year which meant i couldn't open the door from the inside and couldn't get a new cable, so i found a strip of 6 amp terminal blocks, cut off one section, cut off the plastic insulating material leaving just the metal part. I threaded the cable through the inner door handle and put that onto the end of the cable. I pushed it onto the cable so i could tighten up both screws onto the cable. It works so well i haven't bothered buying a new cable

[@guillermopokoracky1847]

Exelente trabajo..!!👍👏👏

[@MrSuwds]

@@alexgs7744 não, é chumbo (Pb)

[@trishalaroche-yapp234]

That is the best way I've seen yet of how to fix that problem. Thanks for the very useful tip

[@jedrek29t]

good!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

So smart! How is it today ?

[@grzegorz16100]

I wouldn't trust in lead- it might be too soft. Have you tried aluminium?

[@randomeddie185]

i would try some sort of zinc die-casting alloy. i think that's what the factory uses.

i used terracotta..just jokin. some jb weld would be much batter.

[@jusb1066]

can use a bit of brass rod, you can use it in a drill with a file if you havea bit too large, drill a hole, and a countersink, put in cable, splay open so it lays in the countersink, solder with flux and as strong as factory

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Use silver based jeweler's solder and flux, very strong.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Maybe that "aluminum weld" zinc based rod you can get at hardware stores. This is a good idea mentioning zinc.

[@Subi_doo]

GREAT SOLUTION!! I have no idea why this has so many dislikes, imo the only people to dislike this are the people who don’t have the mechanical know how to heat flux hahahah A++ for the tips, so many ways to accomplish this bit this is one of the cleanest solder ends I’ve seen with a homemade jig

[@loucipher67]

no angle grinder = no head lol fucking gold

[@vojislavsanader4212]

nema poma

[@denisbiskupovic9901]

đasti biber

[@dannilaser16]

I would say that was very creative on your part. Awesome planning. Congrats.

[@AveRage_Joe]

Great fix!!! Thumbs up

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks a bunch! ;)

[@michaeldion8798]

+Donn DIY Try acid core solder for the clutch cable. Once acid core solder cools is becomes hard like steel.

[@habiks]

acid core solder?.. you mean solder with flux core? it has the same general hardness as any other solder without the flux core. The flux is there to clean the surface when soldering.

[@michaeldion8798]

No I mean acid core. It's for repairing rads.

[@habiks]

a link maybe? coz searchin for it only brings up rosin core (aka flux aka acid) solder

[@romanvyroubal1163]

Velmi užitečný nápad, perfektní.

[@blueridermg]

I'm watching your video and somewhat laughing hahaha... My wife is asking. why are you laughing at him ? I'm not laughing at him I'm laughing at the idea of how easy this is an I didn't think of it :/ Thanks for the new line on my brain :)

[@DonnDIY]

You're welcome! :D

[@luisreyes-bc2yz]

Love the ingenuity. Great video man.

[@freddiejohnson1013]

very smart I like that

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@freddiejohnson1013]

+Donn DIY I will be watching more of your video's

[@blairguinea6811]

Great job Donn...………….you are the number 1 technician

[@denwerfox2028]

Очень полезная информация

[@vahamusaitov9316]

В электро приборах много штучек для зажима провода об лудить трос и зажать

[@beryozovmotorscustoms]

@@vahamusaitov9316 согласен. Так проще и быстрее

[@pattywaktdiy4175]

Malodietz!