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Dial Cord Question - Eric Adams - 11-08-2012

Hi Guys,

I'm about to attempt to string a new dial cord on my 48-482 and I have one question: what do you use to fasten the ends with the loop?

Thanks,
Eric

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RE: Dial Cord Question - codefox1 - 11-08-2012

Well, mostly a knot and a spring. Make it so the spring creates some tension on the winding. OK to dot the knot with nail polish. Is this a trick question?

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RE: Dial Cord Question - Eric Adams - 11-08-2012

I have the spring and a knot just sounded too easy. I did a knot and a dab of super glue.

Thanks,
Eric

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RE: Dial Cord Question - LASJayhawk - 11-09-2012

I like service cement on the knot myself.

Fun dial cord to string on the 48-482

edit: typo

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RE: Dial Cord Question - Eric Adams - 11-09-2012

Hi John,

It wasn't as bad as I thought. It actually works!

Eric

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RE: Dial Cord Question - jerryhawthorne - 11-11-2012

Eric, then you did it right! Congrats
Jerry

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RE: Dial Cord Question - radiodale - 04-11-2021

Eric,
How did you replace that complicated dial cord?

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RE: Dial Cord Question - Kestas - 04-11-2021

They originally came with ferrules to set the loop. This is why Eric paused. A loop and a knot is the fix in the field.

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