Summit cable question
10-22-2006, 12:08 PM
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Dominant Buck
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Summit cable question
Thanks for looking on..
Is the rubber easy to change on the Summit cables. Mineare due for a change. I see where you can by them on ebay. I wonder how hard it is to get the old gray rubber coating off and how much trouble it is to put new ones on??
Thanks,
C7
Is the rubber easy to change on the Summit cables. Mineare due for a change. I see where you can by them on ebay. I wonder how hard it is to get the old gray rubber coating off and how much trouble it is to put new ones on??
Thanks,
C7
10-22-2006, 03:07 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Summit cable question
Mine is also due to be replaced. The rubber coating has separated from the cable in several places. It peels off fairly easily so I don't think it would be any trouble to remove it completely and replace with the new covers. I understand that you can shrink wrap them in the oven after pulling them on over the old cables. You could also just buy all new cables.
10-22-2006, 03:23 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Summit cable question
I'm on my 3rd year with my Summit. I noticed today when I removed my stand from the WMA that the cables are gettign more stubborn.The rubber is piling up making it real tough to slide in the hole.
I do have a brand new spare set of cables my Missouri friend picked up from a BASS Pro clearance shelf for 4.00 Great deal .
I read up on the replacement rubber. They have to be put on with a heat gun. You are right..just buy a new set when ya need them. Summit wants 34.00 Cabelas 35.00. I always deal with Cabelas.
I do have a brand new spare set of cables my Missouri friend picked up from a BASS Pro clearance shelf for 4.00 Great deal .
I read up on the replacement rubber. They have to be put on with a heat gun. You are right..just buy a new set when ya need them. Summit wants 34.00 Cabelas 35.00. I always deal with Cabelas.
10-22-2006, 03:34 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Summit cable question
The coating on the Summit cables is just heat shrink tubing. The same stuff they use on electrical cables.
Getting it off would entail using something like a razor blade to slice the tubing and peeling it back until it is fully off. There should be no adhesive involved.
Take the new heat shrink tubing and slide it over the length of the cable, and hit it with a heat gun. As an alternative, you can use a propane torch, however you need to ensure you don't get the tubing too hot that it burns.
The tubing is available from just about any electrical supply house.
Digikey (www.digikey.com) carries the tubing in 4' sections for $2.71 each (part #:A034B-4-ND)
Getting it off would entail using something like a razor blade to slice the tubing and peeling it back until it is fully off. There should be no adhesive involved.
Take the new heat shrink tubing and slide it over the length of the cable, and hit it with a heat gun. As an alternative, you can use a propane torch, however you need to ensure you don't get the tubing too hot that it burns.
The tubing is available from just about any electrical supply house.
Digikey (www.digikey.com) carries the tubing in 4' sections for $2.71 each (part #:A034B-4-ND)
10-22-2006, 05:16 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Summit cable question
Thanks partner.
I already have a new spare set. I will tinker with the old ones the way you said.If it works out I may go into business for myself.
I like playing with torches.[8D]
I already have a new spare set. I will tinker with the old ones the way you said.If it works out I may go into business for myself.
I like playing with torches.[8D]
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