[indydieselnut]

I'm looking for some quality heat-shrink tubing to finish up some cable projects. I'm looking for:

Black & Red colors
Relatively thick-walled
1/2" size (need about 12-14mm I.D.)
Adhesive-lined

I've also seen tubing that has a more "matte" finish once shrunk...almost like it has a rougher texture...not too slick looking. The matte look is what I'm going for.

Also - I'm looking at the Nylon Microfilament stuff from Techflex for sleeving...anyone have good/bad experience with this?

Sorry if these are noob questions...that's what I am!

Thanks!

 

[indydieselnut]

I found everything I needed...thanks! Moderators, feel free to delete this thread...

 

[tenzip]

So, for anyone else who might want some, where did you find it?

 

[indydieselnut]

Tenzip - good point, I should have shared the wealth

I found everything I needed at Cable Management and Wire Organizer Products from CableOrganizer.com. They appear to have good quality double-walled, adhesive lined, 3:1 tubing and were one of the only places I found (in a relatively short search) selling the Nylon Multifilament sheathing, which, as their description helpfully reminded me, is NOT expandable (so pick your diameter carefully).

They also had 6:1 shrink tubing for stuff like power cords (fitting over the Wattgates) and all the measurements were helpful.

There ya go! How's the Grado clamp project going?

 

[scootermafia]

I like cableorganizer because they'll ship cheap. Them and wirecare.com have lots of great stuff, cableorganizer is #1 for heatshrink and wirecare because they are the official dealer of Techflex, has the most styles and the lowest minimum lengths for order.

 

[tenzip]

Quote:

Originally Posted by indydieselnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif There ya go! How's the Grado clamp project going?

I have a prototype pair on my head at the moment, that was made by the prototype/toolmaker at work. He had lots of lathe 'real' work to do, so he had time to fiddle with my crude example and verbal/napkin design on the mill while the lathe ran.

It's turned into a complete replacement for the plastic block on the end of the headband, with a thumbscrew for keeping the rod from sliding, but still able to pivot. There's enough resistance to keep them from turning 'freely', but they are easily turned by hand, while being locked from sliding up and down. We used a socket head cap screw to hold the headband into the block, but I want to use a small flathead instead, so it doesn't stick out.

Next step is to talk to the guys in the machining department after that.

 

[indydieselnut]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenzip /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a prototype pair on my head at the moment, that was made by the prototype/toolmaker at work. He had lots of lathe 'real' work to do, so he had time to fiddle with my crude example and verbal/napkin design on the mill while the lathe ran. It's turned into a complete replacement for the plastic block on the end of the headband, with a thumbscrew for keeping the rod from sliding, but still able to pivot. There's enough resistance to keep them from turning 'freely', but they are easily turned by hand, while being locked from sliding up and down. We used a socket head cap screw to hold the headband into the block, but I want to use a small flathead instead, so it doesn't stick out. Next step is to talk to the guys in the machining department after that.

Great work! Don't forget me, I'm in for some of these once you get past the prototype stage...

 

[jdkJake]

I realize this thread is "closed", but, for those still looking for heat shrink. I think this is the best deal I have found in terms of assortment for price:

Harbor Freight Tools


jk

 

[tenzip]

Quote:

Originally Posted by indydieselnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great work! Don't forget me, I'm in for some of these once you get past the prototype stage...

I haven't forgotten you. You'll be amongst the first to know.