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Clean Cable Cuts

Clean Cable Cuts
When it comes to cutting thin light-gauge steel cable to length, a sharp pair of diagonal cutters makes quick work of the job. But often, the freshly cut ends of the cable will begin to unravel, making it difficult to insert it into a servo connector. A simple fix is to wrap the cable with tape before cutting it. You can then slip it into the connector and tighten the setscrew, leaving the tape in...

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