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Mar 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM Post #11,536 of 16,305
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jeremyzone said:
Here's my humble addition to the thread
 
This is my first cable. I think it turned out rather well!
 
 
I wanted something to connect my Modi and Magni stack together that didn't lift up the one on top. These ended up being just a hair too stiff and they do lift up the unit a hair, but not bad
 
Used some 26 AWG silver-coated copper from navships
Sleeved in red 1/8" Techflex
Some 2:1 3/16" heatshrink
Terminated in RCA Super Plugs (the 6.3 mm entry) from Parts Express
 
Now I'm addicted to cable building
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I've finally found those RCA's.
 
https://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=091-055
https://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=091-052
 
For anyone who wants to make something similar.
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Tim
 
Mar 4, 2013 at 11:17 PM Post #11,538 of 16,305
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cssarrow said:
 
I've finally found those RCA's.
 
https://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=091-055
https://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=091-052
 
For anyone who wants to make something similar.
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Tim
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Ah yes, I didn't realize others were looking for the same RCAs. I ended up ordering mine off of Parts Express' Amazon store because shipping is cheaper there (go figure). Here's a link to one of the connectors on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Super-Connector-Black-Cable-Entry/dp/B0002KREA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362456923&sr=8-1&keywords=gold+super+rca
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM Post #11,542 of 16,305
So I ordered a bunch of different heatshrink colors and sizes from the website recommended a few times in this thread AVoutlet.com
 
It's been a headache dealing with them as the 1/2" clear size I wanted is definitely too small.
 
I placed a pretty complicated order with multiple sizes and colors as I wanted a few options and lots of leftovers for future projects. After receiving my package yesterday and looking over the various sizes, I found that there didn't appear to be any difference in size between the 1/2" and the 3/8" clear heatshrink that they sent me. I sent them an email telling them that the accidentally sent out two lengths of the 3/8" size and none of the 1/2" size. I received an email back saying it wasn't a mistake and asked if I could please measure mine again as they were sure that they were right. I then received a second email saying that they went to compare the sizes and that the 1/2" and the 3/8" were virtually indistinguishable before they were shrunk down but that I'd notice a difference if I shrunk both of them. Ok, well why do I want two of the exact same size before it is shrunk!! I want the 1/2" to be bigger beforehand so that I can fit it over the connectors and stuff.
 
After sending them some pictures, they're blaming the manufacturer and saying that it's pretty much a problem when you compare heat shrink from different manufacturers. Um, ok, but I'm supposed to be dealing with the same manufacturer for all the stuff I ordered from them! (all of it is supposed to be Techflex)
 
They said that they'd accept a return on it if I wanted to send it back in to them. Right, like I'm going to pay for shipping to send back $2 in heat shrink...
 
UPDATE: They said they re-checked the size and admitted that their "1/2"" clear is actually out of spec. They issued me a refund for the purchase price of that item.
 
Anyway, I wanted to let others know about the issues with AVoutlet/Techflex/whatever the root of the problem is.
 
 

Comparing the pre-shrunk "1/2"" clear with the 1/2" black heatshrink.
 
 

Comparing the pre-shrunk 3/8" clear with the "1/2"" clear. The one on the left may be marginally bigger but it is by a hair.
 
 

After shrinking, they do appear to be somewhat different sizes
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:39 PM Post #11,543 of 16,305
Just by looking at the picture i can tell that it isn't 1/2" size specification.
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 5:04 PM Post #11,545 of 16,305
Adhesive lined or just regular 2:1?
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 5:34 PM Post #11,547 of 16,305
If color doesn't matter, dennis6088 on ebay has sampler packs cut to 4" lengths (eg, a box of 3:1 dual-wall adhesive-lined in six sizes from 1/8" - 3/4"). More useful than it sounds -- it's a good way to figure out which sizes you'll be using most, and makes it easier to estimate what size of specialty colors you'll want for future projects.
 
For whatever it's worth, I tend to use 3/16" and 1/4" the most. The barrels of Rean/Neutrik 3.5mm plugs just barely fit inside 3/8" heat shrink, which would be awesome if I used heat shrink on the outside of plugs often.
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 5:50 PM Post #11,548 of 16,305
I have limited experience using 3:1 heatshrink, but the few times I've tried it tends to roll back on itself. Any tips here? I try to shrink the ends first, but they still want to roll back. 
 
Mar 5, 2013 at 6:05 PM Post #11,549 of 16,305
To the person who asked a question earlier regarding screw on 1/8 to 1/4" adapters.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2P-Gold-3-5mm-1-8-Female-to-6-35mm-1-4-Male-Plug-Dual-Audio-Adapter-screw-2019-/181092137605?pt=US_Surveillance_Cables_Adapters_Connectors&hash=item2a29eeba85
 
You would most likely need a threaded 3.5mm connector in order to use it:
http://www.qables.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=644
 
Tim
 
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