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[Rupert]

Hello Joe,
	Building a ball using silver solder (not the stuff that looks like lead 
solder) will work if the cable is stainless. Brass will work if the 
cable is steel and may work on the stainless too. It depends on the 
stainless alloy if brass will work.
	The other way to do it is the way the factory did. Machine a ball to 
specs and then swedge it on to the cable.

Rupert
Ps. I'll look up the silver solder specs if you need them.


jlb94 at juno.com wrote:
> I have a Jacobsen 21" Lawn Green Power Reel Mower.
> I got the 2 cycle engine to running comdition but there was a "cable" 
> recoil starter rope.  I've tried nylon cord but nothing the right
> diameter
> seemd strong enough.
>  
> I am thinking of using garage door cable.
>  
> Question - - - Has anyone had much success with installing the little 
> steel balls on the end of 3/32" to 1/8" cable?
>  
> I've tried soldering but the solder wont stick to the cable.
> I guess the cable is stainless.
>  
> Any Ideas ??
>  
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yvt

Rupert Wenig
Camrose, Alberta, Canada.	

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