[WayTooCrazy]

twist and shrink-tube.

 

[Andron]

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twist and shrink-tube.

 

 

[Mad Max]

Who has messed with MDPC-X sleeving?  It seems somewhat hard to get.  I saw some computer geek forums talking about sleeving their power cables inside their PCs with the stuff.  It looks cool in the close-up shots.

 

[LizardKing1]

 
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This is probably too basic level a question to ask, but how to braid two strands of cable together?
 
I am looking to create a four conductor cable (1R, 1L, 2C) ending in one stereo 3.5mm plug and two 2.5mm mono plugs on the other hand.  While it is all fine and dandy for the four conductor sector in terms of braiding the cables and having them stay in place, I am having trouble braiding the two conductor end of the cable and not having it unravel.
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks.

Something I earned: don't just twist, and by that I mean don't hold it on one end and twist. The reason is that builds up tension along the wires, and when you solder the wires there's nothing forcing them to stay twisted that way and they just untwist. Instead, actually separate the two wires and twist them around each other starting from the Y-split. If when you let go of the wires they untwist, you're doing it wrong.

 

[Phos]

Indeed, the aim is to bend the wires into two intertwined helixes such that being wrapped arou d one another is their natural state.

 

[Andron]

Just Ordered 2 1/4" Oyade plugs from hifidew.com. and a mini max kit!

 

[cogsand gears]

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Indeed, the aim is to bend the wires into two intertwined helixes such that being wrapped arou d one another is their natural state.

Exactly my thoughts, well put.
 

 

[Lurkumaural]

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Indeed, the aim is to bend the wires into two intertwined helixes such that being wrapped arou d one another is their natural state.

This is a great explanation.  If one can make sense out of this, one can twist a pair of wires with excellent results.
 

 

[Peixe]

Received a 10 foot long Mogami W2549 cable today, guess I didn't realize it would be this thick (should have done more research, I know). Either way, any plugs that can fit the cable with insulation? Or any "DIY" ways that are recommended?
 
I tried removing a couple centimeters of insulation above where I normally would, slid the cover over there, and clamped the wires down (didn't solder, after all, I'm just experimenting). I then slid the cover back and put on some heatshrink. It looks alright, but it's super stiff, so less than ideal. 
 
Any other ways?

 

[Benjamin6264]

If you're trying to put it into a TRS plug, Furutech FP-602 is what you're looking for.

 

[Peixe]

Woops, forgot to mention what plug size I want to use, it's 1/8" (3.5mm). 
 
I did find a plug I could use. I had ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-3-5mm-1-8-STEREO-JACK-PLUG-AUDIO-CABLE-SOLDER-AV-VIDEO-CONNECTOR-ADAPTER-/170753029577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c1ac75c9 a while ago, and if you remove the spring it fits almost perfectly.

 

[Andron]

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[Andron]

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Woops, forgot to mention what plug size I want to use, it's 1/8" (3.5mm). 
 
I did find a plug I could use. I had ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-3-5mm-1-8-STEREO-JACK-PLUG-AUDIO-CABLE-SOLDER-AV-VIDEO-CONNECTOR-ADAPTER-/170753029577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c1ac75c9 a while ago, and if you remove the spring it fits almost perfectly.

Strip the jacket and shielding, then braid away!

 

 

[ambchang]

Thanks guys for the help.  Will get to it once I have some time.

 

[cogsand gears]

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Strip the jacket and shielding, then braid away!

 
 
 
 

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