Just made up a new jib luff, but when I cut the wire (wire cutters) it frays about 3"! Any tips on how to avoid this happening?
Oh the last cut I made it didnt fray at all! Strange!
stranded wire standing rigging
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Re: stranded wire standing rigging
Dave Pickett wrote:Just made up a new jib luff, but when I cut the wire (wire cutters) it frays about 3"! Any tips on how to avoid this happening?
Oh the last cut I made it didnt fray at all! Strange!
Soak an inch or so in superglue and cut the wire half way in that area.... solves yr problem
Grtzzz, Rob