Cable Braiding

Traffic_Warden · 31 May 2011 at 13:57

Hi,

I would really like to try and braid each individual cable so they look neat and tidy. :cool:

(only ones on show ofc)

What kit do I need to turn a normal cable (4 pin molex for example)

e.g, Heat-shrink, Heat Gun, Braid.. do i need any special tools to take then pins out of the connectors and to put them back in? :confused:

Many Thanks

panyan · 31 May 2011 at 14:01

personally i would practice on old cables - you dont want to ruin your psu on your first attempts, or even make some hideous braids and then you are stuck with them

anwyay - i;d suggest you get a cheap cable braiding kit and practice on some old cables

Traffic_Warden · 31 May 2011 at 14:06

panyan said:
personally i would practice on old cables - you dont want to ruin your psu on your first attempts, or even make some hideous braids and then you are stuck with them

anwyay - i;d suggest you get a cheap cable braiding kit and practice on some old cables

Yes I would try it on some cables old at first.

I have a Modular PSU so if anything does go wrong i can replace that cable.

Do OCUK sell these kits?

I have only seen this : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CM-044-OK&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=1690

Greboth · 31 May 2011 at 14:52

Ollie, activate your trust and I will email you guide on braiding etc

(click trust bottom of your post)

Even though your psu is modular, depending on the room in your case you can get extensions for your cables. As for braid and tools etc, mdpc-x is the only place we can name as it isnt really a competitor but it expensive. You will need braid for thr length of wire you want to do, plus heat shrink. As for a heat gun, I found a bbq lighter works well enough just be careful not to hold it in one place for too long as it will burn the braid and heat shrink.

Tool wise, some people use paper clips, pins etc to get the pins out but I did find the tool easier to use. For getting them back in just make sure the bits at the side are sticking out and clip back in. There are plenty of guides around on the internet.

J-FRO · 31 May 2011 at 14:53

Greboth, will you email me the same please buddy.

Meekal · 31 May 2011 at 15:20

Greboth, Could you also mail me too.

Thanks
Meekal

panyan · 31 May 2011 at 15:25

Greboth said:
Ollie, activate your trust and I will email you guide on braiding etc (click trust bottom of your post)

J-FRO said:
Greboth, will you email me the same please buddy.

Meekal said:
Greboth, Could you also mail me too.

yeah, i want it too - perhaps upload it somewhere and share the link

thanks

Freakbro · 31 May 2011 at 15:29

I would be interested in this guide too, for future projects

Greboth · 31 May 2011 at 15:47

Ok, thats a few too many people to email. Will make one up when I get home for the forum I guess

Traffic_Warden · 31 May 2011 at 20:43

Ok thanks mate, looks like a lot of people like this braiding idea, looks nice and smart!

Thanks again, ollie.

P.S, Trusted Greboth

Greboth · 31 May 2011 at 23:28

Just posted the guide in the case section

Hopefully it proves useful for you. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Also trusted you some details.

-=Vect0r=- · 1 Jun 2011 at 00:02

Another excellent cable braiding guide here.