Make New Cable ends

Frayed or broken cable ends are easily remade. Motorcyles, ATVs and power equipment.
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[@Palmit_]

Absolute genius!! Thanks! :) TOP TIP: on the subject of soldering, did know you can solder (sodder) stainless steel? you'll just need an acid, i used toilet descaler (yup, not even raw hcl.. just all the colours and fragrancesetc straight from bottle).. but any kitchen chem that says "dont use on marble. etc." will work. put a dab on a cotton bud (q-tip) and give the target stainless steel a swipe or two and leave for a few secpnds to work. then get your hot soldering iron and use as normal. You're welcome :)

[@bobwallace981]

That worked beautifully. Used your wooden mold idea on the broken front door cable line in my Toyota. Now the car door can open from the inside. My man.

[@FreeKanal]

I fixed my Toyota window cable :)

[@johnmullinex6146]

When I was a kid I was always breaking the brake cables on my bike (3 speed 10 speed hand brakes) and friends bikes. I took an old bike rim apart and saved the spoke nipples. I used to solder them on the end of cables for my friends and I. I don't recall any of them ever coming off. You just brought back some fond memories

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's a great idea.

[@jaredwitmer4836]

I have been following your videos and tried fixing my son's dirtbike cable tonight. As he anxiously awaited me trying a couple times to melt and shape the end it worked! Thanks for all the great down to earth videos.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's awesome.

[@TheRaiderCritique]

7 years ago and I just found this and this worked like a charm! thank you so much never thought that cables were so easy to produce. And I'll never purchase another cable from a lawn mower shop again thanks to this!

[@1898PR]

I was using old battery terminals and they are soft like butter. Searched for alternative and found your video. Thank you, will try.

[@patrickkerr329]

This is exactly why I follow your channel! That tip is definitely gonna save me someday. Thanks man!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, it has saved me a lot of hassle/time over the years.

[@shanesmaineshop]

I did this a few years ago, i used old wheel weights to melt down. Great tip that will for sure help somone out.

[@Hectoriousz]

One of the best fix it Chanel's on KZbin definitely underrated needs more subs

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@wernerslostblues]

yeah dude this worked great for me on weed eater cable. I used acid core solder I got from autoparts store worked fine. fyi I didn't use any paste flux and I didn't use a torch I used a soldering gun. but I followed your general concept and that sucker is on for good.. I kinked the end of the wire hoping for a better grip, it helped I think. thanks for the tip it saved me money

[@techguy3424]

I bought a $20 push mower with a broken brake cable and fixed it for about $15 in a new cable and spark plug. Runs great

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@andybozeman9769]

Wow. Thanks! I grew up, " use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without!" I don't know why I didn't think of this. Some times it's not the money for the part, it's waiting for the part! Or the part has been discontinued. And sometimes it's just the challenge! ...I can fix that!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I agree.

[@rikgrossie6214]

andy,,I learned a long time ago, if ya ain't got what cha need, ya make do with what cha got

[@TradeWorks_Construction]

Fantastic, I love it! I just ran into this very same issue with my Honda Mower and I Only wish I had watched through more of your videos at that time. 2x4 Wood Mold for melting solder into is a perfectly 👌 great way to make custom cable fittings. I tried taking a drum from another cable to use it and it MELTED as I was trying to desoldar it from its cable so I'm pretty certain they use something similar.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's come in handy quit a few times.

[@GarnettM]

Take a strand of copper wire slide it into the cable center the solder sticks much easier , This way does work great I bought a role of cable at a hunting trapping place they use it for snare wire just cut off what you need 100 ft for 15 bucks whatever size you want .Good vid .

[@sixtyfiveford]

Bulk cable is a great idea.

[@GarnettM]

There's all sizes I've still got 60ft

[@house_church]

Dude is a mechanical genius!

[@georgesweap7]

Just like to say that I learn more fixes from you than any other KZbinr! THANKS!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Tom. -Moe

[@DoingItCheap]

I had to do something similar on my Ford pickup. The cable that lifts the spare tire off the ground and holds the spare in place under the bed had a lead plug on the end. I did not have the key to unwind it. I melted the plug with my torch and after the tire dropped, I drug the cable out and did an operation very similar to yours on a much larger scale, about an inch in diameter.

[@sixtyfiveford]

My 2000 Expedition had that nub cut off and no spare tire when I bought it. I had to lube up the cable assembly to get it to move at all and I used a cable clamp/ large chunk of steel. Your large scale lead melting would have been funner.

[@2jeffs1]

A mystery video. Where is this going? Super idea, superb repair! MUST mention this one - A few video's back on the pressure washer one you had and commented leaving the pw's running while not using kills the pump. I never had an issue (never left mine run unattended) and always thought friends left them in the freezing cold had damaged them. They always said they took them in before freezing. Guess what. After you said leaving them run while not using overheats the pump and causes damage everyone (many) I talked to since said the neighbor or kid used it and never worked right after. Too much typing here by me but wanted to tell you "thanks" from everyone here who didn't know and did that! One of those things everyone who has one should definitely be aware of!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@AN-kg4ei]

I have seen many blown seals in PW pumps due to overheating when idling under pressure. Some higher end pumps have a blow off valve but many do not. Another tip to ease starting is to pull the wand trigger while starting - also saves seals. Back on topic - love this video!!

[@randallanson6894]

Liked the way you summarized the process. Simple and I should have thought of it. Solved a problem for me as the cable I need is obsolete and a universal now is an unbelievable $15. Not worth more than 5. Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@ProleDaddy]

Amazing. You never, ever cease to amaze me, brother.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thank you so much

[@WestW3st]

Man why didn't I think of that haha I've rigged up probably 10 different stupid barely working PTO cables as on the spot replacements when I couldn't afford one or didn't want to wait for one to arrive, for at least half of those I've had solder and flux laying around. Personally I think the price of PTO cables is ridiculous - especially considering that they're easily and frequently broken junk. Thanks for the idea, I'm never buying one again! This is also the 3rd time I've randomly come across your videos for something or another.. 3rd times a charm, subbed.

[@captaindookey]

This is a valuable thing to know considering a lot of lawn mower parts are very sparce. I'm gonna have to do something like this soon

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lots of great content on your channel! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@DAS-Videos]

A wood mold. I would have never thought of that! Another great tip.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's amazing how much torching the wood takes and it still holds the solder nicely.

[@daves.9479]

Sections of the video seem out of sequence, but the point comes across loud and clear--very cool technique and thanks for posting.

[@peterpauwels4610]

Get 'er done! You are the epitome. Love the dog clip at the end. Thanks

[@Travelingman-1980]

How do you come up with these ideas, your lateral thinking is brilliant?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. It has saved me a few times.

[@wyattoneable]

Are you kidding me? I had to modify a cable end to accept a different application (which worked) but this would have helped a lot. Really amazing work you do, thanks again for blowing me away.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. It has saved me a few times.

[@TheBayon1674]

Perfect. Thank you for the great tip. I have a gokart and it has the Z bend mower type cable ends. I have a new cable and barrel ends but, I don't want to just put the cable through the hole then solder the barrel ends on. Would like it to last and not fray the cable. like I said. Great tip. Thank you.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@hcic9860]

This is next level rigging my friend! 👌🏼

[@kengamble8595]

Hey, nothing wrong with that! Good info! Pretty much all of my life I've lived out away from just about everything, like twenty miles from a hardware store and the like, so I've done many things along this line. What you have to come up with may not look like a new one but if it works....... it works ! Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Ken. -Moe

[@rikgrossie6214]

hey Ken. I live out in the boneys also. basically on top of a mountain. and we are survivors, preppers whatever. we have to fabricate a lot of things. my nearest store is like 17--18 miles north of me and it's a little amish orientated family bake shop. good homemade food and baked goods.but it's seasonal .

[@victoryfirst2878]

I have found using the lower part of a tree trunk wood from the firewood pile is really heat resistant and perfect for the soldering. Using 95-5 is much stronger than the lead tin solders. That is my trick and method and am sticking to it. Peace

[@victoryfirst2878]

Nicely done fella. Simplicity is the way of the future for man.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I wish I had thought of this trick a couple summers ago when I had my throttle cable snap. Thanks for the awesome video! I know I wont forget this little trick,

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@binnsbrian]

You never cease to amaze me.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Brian, I'm glad you like it.

[@TheDemoexpert]

I've been enjoying a few of your suggestions, like the spray can mixer spinner. But I'm sorry to say this method is a fail. Why? Well first of all heating the cable usually weakens the coating that is applied to the cable when manufactured like the zinc or galvanized plating. Torching the cable is just going to further the weakness and it will break again . What I have done was to bend the end of the cable with pliers to duplicate the ' s' shape, then coat it with JB Weld or a stiff epoxy putty. Using the wood as a base with nails can keep it from straightening out if this happens. If you have a Dremel or similar tool shaping it before its totally cured and sanding it afterwards does the trick.

[@Willy7212]

That is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent. I am definitely saving your video.

[@thomas7770]

This guy eats MacGyvers for breakfast.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Haha, Thanks Tom.

[@workhardism]

Lol.

[@raywalz4952]

This sucks...now I have no excuse to put off cutting the lawn... but seriously.. great vid.Best to you and yours.

[@slagletoby]

Thanks for sharing! Love the 70’s F-Series in the background.

[@kenl5217]

Another awesome video. It's like casting metal

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're right.

[@Gunter8571]

Great idea thx man ive been looking everywhere for a replacement Z end cable for the pop top on my vanagon and its nowhere to be found, making one tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@neilfroggycrompton2466]

To prevent timber mould burning up dip ur timber in a bucket of water for 1 to 2 days before using it,although some timbers might swell with water ingestion but should make ur timber mould reuseable & burn less ☺☺

[@Blueboy9055]

Another worthwhile idea. Brilliant!! Thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@McGuireJJ]

Thank you for all that I learn on your channel

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@macfisher4004]

Nice idea! Thumbs up for your dog.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@MrSad57]

man you deserve more sub & views never fail to impress me

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@shawnmoore5621]

That's a pretty cool fix! Greetings from Idaho!!

[@hrmthermalimage]

Great DIY trick! I will totally use this on one of my grass trimmers...

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@charleshoward9983]

Yea I agree. Never stop learning man. Thanks Great video!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Charles. -Moe

[@whathappened2230]

Good job! Thank you for the lesson!

[@hockeygeek21]

I've learned more from you than my 16 years in school. 👍🏻

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for watching.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Wow! Seeing is believing. True skills!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks I'm glad you like it

[@Goomer]

Oh how timely, been holding back on buying a new cable, I'll give this a try.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@joeyd.OEF.2010]

AWESOME TIP.......I would have never thought of that one.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it

[@byronwoolfrey1039]

Just did several cables.For the lead I use the weights off car wheels They work GREAT and there are plenty around. Thought I might just pass it on

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's a good tip for a lead source.

[@transdetendal]

yo !! great vid as allways , ive used that cable ends on throttles for carbed bikes and a atv and its the same way made in the original places , i knew of a store here in copenhagen meny years ago thet made costum fited wires for all kinds of motors that way !damn that dog is alert and lovely !!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@deespasojevic3013]

Yea dude been watching a bunch of your vids and you're legit. 💪👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

I appreciate that!

[@workhardism]

Very creative. Love your videos!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@johndunbar4660]

Thank you.I think I was 7 when I 1st saw this on grandads motor bikes. Telllin off on my age, I forgot I could even repair them

[@o90GTo]

Thanks for doing the strength test, I'm really impressed how well that held! I need to put an end on the throttle cable on my truck, so I need to make absolutely sure it's going to hold. I think this will actually work just fine. Cool dog too... I can't run the mower around my cattle dog, he'll try to attack it. Same with bikes, motorcycles, scooters, skateboards... 😂

[@nbpt1000]

Man, you are creative!!!!! Do you know you can buy the Z bends with a set screw to clamp to the end?

[@patlee9704]

I have seen those too. But his method is a great idea if you cant find or dont have time to wait for one. The only thing i would do is use as little heat as possible when heating the wire portion. Too much can make that section of cable softer and more prone to breaking before the connector. Its an awsome fix, but like he said i wouldnt use it on a brake cable!

[@jwayne777]

Great video . But if I may ask, I'm not sure if I was paying proper attention, but did you skip the z bend soldering example? I know you explained the mold part placing it in the wood but I think you may have jumped straight into the barrel soldering end and skipped the z bend during editing. Nonetheless, great video thanks

[@ZPDSurvival]

Thank you. I have trying and trying to fix the old toro blower cable. I will give it a shot.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I hope it comes in handy. Thanks for watching.

[@yellownp22541]

As always good stuff two thumbs up one for you and one for the dog.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@jason-ge5nr]

Seems like it would be strong enough. it would be better if you could use titanium for weight savings. Thats what I use.

[@ozzstars_cars]

This went beyond a normal life hack situation. Awesome! Two tissue cleanup

[@sixtyfiveford]

Haha!

[@Daddypants11]

I wish I knew about this last summer! Very kewl!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, it has come in handy quit a few times.

[@mike-yp1uk]

how do you come up with awesome ideas. i know i will get to use this one and save the day.

[@Fellafoe69]

Its amazing what you come up with and what you can fix for practically a few bucks when your cheap!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, it has saved me a few times.

[@scottsinfl]

cool fix man and love the heeler thats are the best dog I ever had

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks. I'm a fan of the heelers.

[@wilsonworks]

Dude! I love your stuff! Keep up the good work!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks. -Moe

[@CousinCleatus]

I'll never do this, but its really cool.

[@captainover-tighten6729]

that was perfect - once again! Thanks, man! Top shelf video, much appreciated

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad you liked it!

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

Thanks for the tip. Cute little dog too.

[@Krankie_V]

This guy can do anything!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for watching.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

Hey Moe! How the heck are you coming up with these ideas? I wish I had found your channel a long time ago!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, just messing around in my garage.

[@Bradm88]

Came for the Ford, stayed for the innovation.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@rikgrossie6214]

bought my 1st bike back in 1967 a 1940 harley 40ul1170 it's a flat head 74. and the brake cable ends were pretty much gone. still in school,not much money. my oldest brother helped me fix the ends of the cables. lead was plentiful but solder and flux weren't. unless you had the money. but anyway we fixed the cables in this manner. they worked for a couple years. still got the ole girl. we've had our ups and downs. got divorced a couple times but. we got back together.

[@avmgeorge]

Give that puppy a reward!

[@sail235aeh]

Brilliant ! You are my fixit hero. Thanks !!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@fakkedd]

Now I wish I had found your channel a week ago before I got a new one for my snowblower

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@scottfirman]

Pretty much all the cables I find like that lately the cable was stretched,corroded and shot. The first four or five numbers stamped into the cable are the ones you need when looking up a new cable. Ordering on line is much cheaper than going to your local dealer. I have noticed a big jump in prices on lawn mower parts this year at my local dealers. Hello E- Bay,goodbye dealer!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Amazon or Ebay are my go to. I generally choose Amazon with the super fast Prime shipping though.

[@bctruck]

Now that's a money saver! Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I started doing just to get by on cheap equipment or until a new cable shipped out. But it seams to work just as good/long as a new cable.

[@harryharry3193]

This is the second time I watched this. Im revisiting it..since I broke a cable on my ariens snowblower. I dont know If you have seen those, they have round (lead looking) ends on them. they like to break. I was thinking about this, have any ideas to make a circle end? or is this a good idea for a video for you? thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Make a dish in wood and fill is solid with solder. Then you can drill out the center. Or you could insert and aluminum round for the hole and melt the solder around.

[@805ROADKING]

Good stuff Bud!!☺

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@scottrussell4488]

excellent way to save a buck. Good repair

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@louf7178]

And maybe that's more like $15 - definitely worth a shot.

[@robstone5333]

Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to make the vid.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You bet

[@dmsxpres1]

isn't your cable now shorter than it was? how can this work if the cable is shorter?

[@JohnSeaward]

Most mowers blowers etc have an adjusting screw and also a secondary hole in the handles and it's just a matter of moving said bar or adjuster upwards

[@ilovetotones1]

Been needing to do this for my car to make a custom cable but was missing a mold. This I'd excellent

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Frickin' awesome dude, as I believe you chaps say over there. From this side of the pond one says absolutely spiffing old boy. But seriously, thanks for this great video, and the one you made before. A couple of questions.....Is the tinning necessary? You didn't do it in the first video and it seemed to work well. It's just that I'm new to this and am concerned that by trying to tin it I might mess up the cable and therefore the new cable end. Also, is the Rosin core solder necessary? I have two lots of old solder. One says multi core but that's all. The other says 60/40 which you use but doesn't say Rosin core. From what I read Rosin core is for electronics as acid core can corrode a circuit board and acid core is for plumbing . For something like this does the Rosin matter? If my core is acid is that ok? Saves me having to buy new stuff. Will let you know how I get on trying to fix a cable in a car electric window regulator. Thanks again. A brilliant trick.

[@retrorestore]

Really handy tip. Nice one bud.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@thepitpatrol]

Do you ever get sick....of knowing how to do everything lol. Another great one.

[@Username751a]

Your dog sure loves you.

[@benkanobe7500]

In your other video with comments turned off you mentioned links to just cable to use and sheaths. Where do we purchase those? I need to link two Weber Carbs together to use their chokes (enrichment circuits) and need to fab up my own design. Thank you.

[@sixtyfiveford]

This is the steel cable I used Inner Cables 1.5mm/1/16" zinc coated steel: amzn.to/3sgFeTS Kits with Cable and Sheath: amzn.to/3w8UTXo

[@benkanobe7500]

@@sixtyfiveford Many Thanks!

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

Hi Moe, Great job as always. Cheers.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Mark.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Perfect. Gonna repair my chainsaw throttle cable right now thanks.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I do the same thing Moe , Saves a lot of time and $$ ! Good share ..

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. It's come in very handy.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I have a frayed one that hasn't broken yet, but it is obsolete. Are you doing this on stranded stainless? I have cable on hand to make another, but I'm gonna wait till it fails. Nice job!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Most cables are galvanized steel so 60/40 tin/lead solder works great. Stainless would require a Silver solder.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I have that too, with correct flux. Thanks!

[@EyeintheSky999]

GREAT TIP this is going in my bag of tricks.

[@TheNovaJohn]

Nice simple fix,,thanks

[@1divemaster1]

You have been a tremendous help! Thank ya much.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.