looking for a tool

Michael C Henry · #1 (**permalink**) 02-09-2003, 06:40 PM

I'm looking for a tool to twist an eye into the end of a push pull cable as in a heater control valve cable. I was told it is a common tool but have not found any yet.

ls1ac · #2 (**permalink**) 02-09-2003, 08:58 PM

Most use a "Z" bend. Look at radio control sites these are used for servo rods. There is a little trick to getting a sharp bend and not breaking the wire.

BO DUTCH · #3 (**permalink**) 02-10-2003, 03:41 AM

There is a special tool for putting the "Z" bend on the wire.
Check with your local lawn mower shop, they use them all the time. I've used them before, they are small and fairly cheep, as tools go !
Mower shops use them for choke and throtle cables.

Good luck...... Remember, measure twice, cut once !!