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mountain4don

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:55 am Post subject: Nicopress tools?

In putting the tail section together on my 601XL, I realized that I am getting close to rigging up all the cables.  I have been trying to find the best solution for the Nicopress tool for the cable sleeves.  Any recommendations?  And what size press do I need as I have been looking for them on Ebay?  Some of them list an "M" jaw size with an oval for 1/8" cables?  Anybody have one they would like to sell?  And where can I get information on building a cable tensioner indicating device?



Don Mountain



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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: Nicopress tools?

Hi Don,



I've been using the Swage-it tool.  It costs less than $20 at 

A/S.  Here is a link:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/swagingtool.php



I would suggest you order a few extra sleeves to practice with.



On the cable tension, I was planning to build one of the measuring 

tools but with all the noise related to wing separations I decided to 

buy the lower priced one (around $190) instead.



Good luck,



Paul

XL getting close



At 09:53 AM 11/11/2008, you wrote:



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		  In putting the tail section together on my 601XL, I realized that I 

am getting close to rigging up all the cables.  I have been trying 

to find the best solution for the Nicopress tool for the cable 

sleeves.  Any recommendations?  And what size press do I need as I 

have been looking for them on Ebay?  Some of them list an "M" jaw 

size with an oval for 1/8" cables?  Anybody have one they would like 

to sell?  And where can I get information on building a cable 

tensioner indicating device?



Don Mountain

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: Nicopress tools?

Don - 

 

 I used the Economy Swaging tool from Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/swagingtool.php), its only $18.65 and seemed to work well with the 1/8" cables on my 601XL. Be sure to get the nicopress gauge to test your crimped sleeves as well.

 

 Larry McFarland at http://www.macsmachine.com/ has info on building your own cable tension device.

 

 Good Luck,

 John Davis

 601XL - Jab 3300

 Ready for first Flight...

 

 

 Don Mountain wrote: [quote]                        In putting the tail section together on my 601XL, I realized that I am getting close to rigging up all the cables.  I have been trying to find the best solution for the Nicopress tool for the cable sleeves.  Any recommendations?  And what size press do I need as I have been looking for them on Ebay?  Some of them list an "M" jaw size with an oval for 1/8" cables?  Anybody have one they would like to sell?  And where can I get information on building a cable tensioner indicating device?

         

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: Nicopress tools?

I made a cable tension gauge like the one shown on  Larry Macs website.   It works but needs calibration...

 I ll give it to you, just pay $10  shipping..

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Nicopress tools?

make a guage and use a nico presss from Home Depot.  check the press with your guage.  1/8 inch i believe.



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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: Nicopress tools?

Don-

    The ACS swaging tool works fine, but you'll probably have carpal tunnel 

by the time you're done.

                                                                             

    Bill

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bryanmmartin

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject: Nicopress tools?

I got an 18" nicopress crimper from eBay from a fence supply outfit for about $50. Nicopress fittings aren't just used for aircraft, they're used for a number of applications. You might even find one at a local farm supply store. just make sure you get a go-no go gauge to test your crimps.

On Nov 11, 2008, at 12:53 PM, Don Mountain wrote:

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		  In putting the tail section together on my 601XL, I realized that I am getting close to rigging up all the cables.  I have been trying to find the best solution for the Nicopress tool for the cable sleeves.  Any recommendations?  And what size press do I need as I have been looking for them on Ebay?  Some of them list an "M" jaw size with an oval for 1/8" cables?  Anybody have one they would like to sell?  And where can I get information on building a cable tensioner indicating device?



Don Mountain



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bryanmmartin

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject: Nicopress tools?

I got an 18" nicopress crimper from eBay from a fence supply outfit for about $50. Nicopress fittings aren't just used for aircraft, they're used for a number of applications. You might even find one at a local farm supply store. just make sure you get a go-no go gauge to test your crimps.

On Nov 11, 2008, at 12:53 PM, Don Mountain wrote:

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		  In putting the tail section together on my 601XL, I realized that I am getting close to rigging up all the cables.  I have been trying to find the best solution for the Nicopress tool for the cable sleeves.  Any recommendations?  And what size press do I need as I have been looking for them on Ebay?  Some of them list an "M" jaw size with an oval for 1/8" cables?  Anybody have one they would like to sell?  And where can I get information on building a cable tensioner indicating device?



Don Mountain



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N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

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