[Heathkit] Fwd: [Hammarlund] Dial Cord Re-Stringing

[rbethman]

You would only use these at the ends to secure the cord.

That way it doesn't get in the way of any pulleys or tuning cap "wheels".

Bob - N0DGN

On 5/18/2012 8:59 AM, Walt dabell wrote:
> You can find wire/line crimps at larger fishing supply stores too.
> Not sure if they are the exact same thing or not. They come in a
> variety of sizes and should work just as well on cloth based cord
> as they do metal or plastic. I would imagine you would have to
> find a spot that doesn't run through pulleys though.
>
>      Walt Dabell - W3WMD
>
> On 5/18/2012 8:48 AM, rbethman wrote:
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: 	[Hammarlund] Dial Cord Re-Stringing
>> Date: 	Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:16 -0700
>> From: 	James Thorusen<entropycat at verizon.net>
>> To: 	111 Hammarlund List<Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
>>
>>
>>
>> Greetings to the list:
>>
>>       For Bob N0DGN and others:
>>
>>       I have found that tying knots in dial cord while trying to maintain the
>> correct tension can be a rather difficult and trying task.   I have found a
>> shortcut, as well as a supply of cord that works pretty well as dial cord.
>>
>>       My daughter works at a bead store.... basically a craft and hobby store
>> that sells supplies for making things with beads.   I believe that these
>> stores can be found in most cities, and if not, I will ask my daughter for
>> on-line shopping URL's.
>>
>>       "What does beading have to do with dial cords ?" you may well ask.
>>
>> Two things:
>>
>> First, beads are strung on cords that are a close match in physical
>> properties for radio dial cord.   These cords are available in different
>> sizes and strengths on small plastic reels at bead stores.   I used some
>> cord that is marked for use with abrasive materials... i.e. rough surface
>> beads, figuring that it would be more durable.   More conventional material
>> is also available.
>>
>> Second, it is possible to purchase some small crimp sleeves and a crimp tool
>> specifically designed to join two pieces of bead string together.   The
>> closest that I can come to a description of this hardware is that it is a
>> miniature Nicopress sleeve and tool.   If you go to
>> http://www.nicopress.com/ you will see a photo on the right of the page
>> depicting a Nicopress tool being used to make a crimp-retained loop in the
>> end of a wire rope.   If you can imagine a smaller tool held in one hand
>> like a pair of small pliers and a crimp sleeve sized for dial cord, you
>> should get the idea.
>>
>>       I used this technique in re-stringing my Hallicrafters S-85 and it worked
>> very well.   Sure beats tying knots while trying to maintain cord tension at
>> the same time.   (Unless you have three or four hands, in which case you can
>> save a little money and stick to knots.)
>>
>> 73,
>> Jim T.
>> KB6GM
>> entropycat at verizon.net
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>>
>>
>>
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