Cable and Ferrule Kit

[jeepinerdeep]

Long time ago, when I worked in the truck dealership, we had a kit for making up air tank drain cords. Light cable and some smashable ferrules.

We also used them to tether stuff, like pins and clips, a key etc.

Anyone seen or have a kit they could recommend?

 

[bwringer]

Haven't seen a kit. I buy 1/16" cable and aluminum ferrules at any home store. Add a bit of heat shrink to cover the ferrules and ends and it's remarkably handy stuff to have around.

Since cable that small is never going to be used for heavy loads, I just crimp them by hand. I rummaged around a bit and found a cheap no-name pair of heavy pliers in the back of my drawer with a crimper opening that happens to be perfect.

 

[aczr2k]

Pretty sure McMaster Carr has what you need.

 

[greg13]

Most hardware stores have Ferrules Just crimp with vise grips.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

Probably not a practical solution but here are a couple pics of a vintage cabling tool. Kind of an unusual tool with "dies" for three cable diameters. I guess this was the old time solution for those times when you just need that perfect eye. This likely predates readily available ferrules. Ed.

 

[jjkrjh]

Bought my swaging tool many years ago at Lowes. They also carry smaller ferrules and stops.Here is a link to the crimper that they have now. Looks like it only goes to 3/16.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Covert-Swaging-Tool/999909483

 

[bugnut]

Coated Braided cable with any end you can think of..........

www.carrlane.com

https://www.carrlane.com/en-us/product/alignment-pins/cable/cable-assemblies

 

[matt_i]

Most of my stuff is Nicopress copper sleeves for 1/16" and up cables (McMaster Carr sourced) but the light duty thin aluminum sleeves can be put on with a Sta-Kon type crimping pliers, I prefer the Channellock version with the smooth jaw.

 

[MattDanger]

Saltwater bait and tackle shops have all kinds of this stuff for making leaders etc

 

[1foxracing]

This is the one I keep on my motorcycles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SYFAP2G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[737mechanic]

I bought a 24" hand cable swagger off ebay and I buy a bag of 100 Ferrule's off Amazon for whatever size cable. WOrks great here are pics of what I have.