diy comp cables?(tech flex ??)

[Sheldon-m]

I'm about to makes some comp cable but i'm having one problem with the size of the tech flex. People have been using different sizes on there cables. i have seen 1/8 for single and 1/4 for single cable. What would fit more snug. i don't want it loose. and on the comp cable i have seen 3/8" and 3/4". again i would like it to fit snug to the cable not loose. one other thing on heat shrink. i know you should use 3:1 ration it, but could I use 2:1 with adhesive.
i could not find 3:1 with adhesive. has anybody used the crimper(360-680) & die(360-688) that they sell at part express. the other crimper are way out of price range.
What do ya'll think. Thanks to all who help others. THX

 

[Cornelius]

Can't help you with the techflex, I don't use it. As far as the heat shrink, use the 3:1 without adhesive. Adhesive isn't needed and it makes the cable a lot less flexible. Try these sites for some more info on alternate crimpers, techflex, and such:

http://www.whatisrazar.com/interconnectcables.html
http://www.bus.ucf.edu/cwhite/theater/DIYCable.htm
http://www.geocities.com/teddrain/diy_cables/index.html
http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~dbl24/h...diycables.html

CJ