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Sourcing cheap control cable

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Sourcing cheap control cable

Post by jungle_surfer »

Hi!

I'm working on a custom project, and I need custom length control cables (like handbrake cables) with sheaths. I asked at a marine supplies place, and they can supply a 4m length of 2mm dia stainless steel for $92. I was hoping to find something a lot cheaper than that. Any suggestions on where I should get them from? It doesn't have to be high-precision, low friction, good quality stuff, just backyard mechanic grade.

(I'm in Sydney)
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Post by midi73 »

Repco mechanical can make them up for you or any major brake place should be able to.
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Post by hammey »

you said they can supply a 4m length, how long do you actually need it?

we have control cables in the work shop (gov.) hanging up. I might be aable to get one for you.
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Post by pongo »

Try some pushy brake cables.

Tioga used to make an oversize cable for the brakes, Not sure on lenght though
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Post by jungle_surfer »

Thanks for the replies!

I need two pieces of about 4m, and about 3m of sheath.

Can the sheath stuff be bought separately, or is there some other readily available, flexible but non-crushable stuff I could use?
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