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Dec 16, 2012 at 8:24 PM Post #10,786 of 16,305
dyaems said:
sorry for off-topic and search function doesnt show it properly or maybe i am searching the wrong keywoards...

anyways, where do you guys buy those white cables! i need a bunch of meters for my future project and gray or transparent with spc wire are also ok! 22-24 gauge is good enough.

i can just settle for shoelaces though LOL (thanks nick n)
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http://johnswireshop.com/

Navships from ebay

Many different colors.
 
Dec 16, 2012 at 10:41 PM Post #10,789 of 16,305
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ananalogspirit said:
Hi Folks,
 
Finally put together a cable I'm happy to show off. It's been a long ride learning to DIY, and its a great feeling to put together a cable that finally looks well built and tidy, and worth posting.
 
 
 
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Nicely done!  Is that some Vintage Audio Lab bling I see?
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:46 AM Post #10,790 of 16,305
I got some really small paracord on ebay and decided to use it for a cable. Its type I i believe, and it turned it to look nice. It was originally a little too thick to fit in the metal jack so I had to drill out the hole to make it bigger.
 
 
 

 

 

 
Dec 17, 2012 at 3:32 AM Post #10,791 of 16,305
That moment when youre absolutely fed up with something. Completely assembled before, no sound, took all apart got sound but forgot the shell casings. Took apart again to add shells and wire clamp broke breaking a contact I just soldered, got fixed shells on, no sound again. And I burned myself. **** me, still no sound. Think I might just have to re-order..but I dont feel like waiting 2 and a half weeks on redco again.
 
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 4:18 AM Post #10,792 of 16,305
deathdeisel said:
That moment when youre absolutely fed up with something. Completely assembled before, no sound, took all apart got sound but forgot the shell casings. Took apart again to add shells and wire clamp broke breaking a contact I just soldered, got fixed shells on, no sound again. And I burned myself. **** me, still no sound. Think I might just have to re-order..but I dont feel like waiting 2 and a half weeks on redco again.

 
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Did you use something to help you hold up the rca when soldering? like a third hand.

I always forget the end caps and heatshrinks. :[

Are you done fixing the cable? Want me to make you one? I have some extra wires.

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Anyone know where to buy pure silver wires (99.99%) for diy headphone cables?
Thickness can range anywhere from 22 to 28 AWG.
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 5:22 AM Post #10,793 of 16,305
im loving the paracord sleeving, i plan on getting some mogami 2534 or 2893 (not sure which is better) or canare l4e5s cable and stripping it so i can paracord sleeve each of the 4 wires. Will this be ok or will it be too loose in the paracord?
 
EDIT: i realise there are many types of paracord so il provide a link of the one im looking to get
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/550-paracord---us-gsa-compliant-contractor---15-feet-1149-p.asp
(Type III)
 
EDIT2: crap....seems like Type I micro paracord is best for sleeving single wires according to the user FraGGler who made the beautiful burgendy cable. Its impossible to find Type 1 here in the UK..so im going to have to buy from US but shipping is so expensive...11$ shipping for 100ft....
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM Post #10,794 of 16,305
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wavid said:
im loving the paracord sleeving, i plan on getting some mogami 2534 or 2893 (not sure which is better) or canare l4e5s cable and stripping it so i can paracord sleeve each of the 4 wires. Will this be ok or will it be too loose in the paracord?
 
EDIT: i realise there are many types of paracord so il provide a link of the one im looking to get
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/550-paracord---us-gsa-compliant-contractor---15-feet-1149-p.asp
(Type III)
 
EDIT2: crap....seems like Type I micro paracord is best for sleeving single wires according to the user FraGGler who made the beautiful burgendy cable. Its impossible to find Type 1 here in the UK..so im going to have to buy from US but shipping is so expensive...11$ shipping for 100ft....
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Buy from here dude:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200841672410?var=500119061293&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#shId
 
$.99 for 10 feet lengths and shipping to the UK is $3.50
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM Post #10,795 of 16,305
bavman said:
I got some really small paracord on ebay and decided to use it for a cable. Its type I i believe, and it turned it to look nice. It was originally a little too thick to fit in the metal jack so I had to drill out the hole to make it bigger.
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Looks like I started a good looking trend :)
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM Post #10,796 of 16,305
yea thats the same place...the more i buy the more shipping costs get added on...adding 100ft of paracord makes the shipping go up to 11$...but oh well i guess il have to just do it, no other choice.
 
 

fraggler said:
Looks like I started a good looking trend :)
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yes..and im next :p

 
Dec 17, 2012 at 10:26 AM Post #10,797 of 16,305
wavid said:
yea thats the same place...the more i buy the more shipping costs get added on...adding 100ft of paracord makes the shipping go up to 11$...but oh well i guess il have to just do it, no other choice.




yes..and im next :p
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Do they not discount the shipping at checkout? It builds up for every 10 feet in the cart but then it should drop when they combine. The difference between 10 feet and 100 should be negligible when shipping. Weird.
 
Dec 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM Post #10,798 of 16,305
thats with the discount
 
 
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oh well, after seeing your cables i cannot give up now just because of shipping lol
 
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