Different sleeving types

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 14 Jun 2017 at 22:21

so far I have noticed there is mainly two types of sleeving used, one plastic that i think is PET and the other is a fabric like material, what is that kind called ?

freddie64 · 15 Jun 2017 at 07:51

Not sure about the actual material used, but am sure it is Paracord 550 that you want.

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 15 Jun 2017 at 10:06

freddie64 said:
Not sure about the actual material used, but am sure it is Paracord 550 that you want.

Just had a search on google and found that there isnt many options for UK paracord retailers but, one of them that is the most concistent quality is wild elk.

Keep in mind though the thread i found was from 2015 lol

At 8 quid for 100ft though i cant complain, bought white black and red in 2mm , 3mm wasnt available though.

freddie64 · 15 Jun 2017 at 11:28

Not sure if you needed a guide for doing the sleeving, but thought i may as well post this anyway.

Been ages since i used paracord, but if i remember correctly it had 7 strand core.

It was the wild elf stuff i used as well bought from the rainforest place.

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 15 Jun 2017 at 11:39

freddie64 said:
Been ages since i used paracord, but if i remember correctly it had 7 strand core.

It was the wild elf stuff i used as well bought from the rainforest place.

What is that tool called that he is using to take the centre out of the paracord?

freddie64 · 15 Jun 2017 at 11:55

Don't know about that mate.

All i did was melt the end of the paracord slightly which reveals the inner strands and then just pull the core strands out.
Don't melt it to much though as it may stick together.

Then i just used masking tape on the wire pins.

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 15 Jun 2017 at 13:04

freddie64 said:
Don't know about that mate.

All i did was melt the end of the paracord slightly which reveals the inner strands and then just pull the core strands out.
Don't melt it to much though as it may stick together.

Then i just used masking tape on the wire pins.

They are called paracord lacing needles, just noticed them on amazon in the part that says " people who bought this also bought " ... 8 GBP

freddie64 · 15 Jun 2017 at 21:28

Google "Paracord Threader". Not sure where to buy in UK though.

Think the lacing needle is just for making belts and stuff. (i may be wrong though)

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 19 Jun 2017 at 18:23

freddie64 said:
Google "Paracord Threader". Not sure where to buy in UK though.

Think the lacing needle is just for making belts and stuff. (i may be wrong though)

I think your right with the threading things using the needle, i got what i need now though. Bought a radio ariel and im using the section that suits it best.

Worth the 4GBP i spent to take it apart (Y)

freddie64 · 19 Jun 2017 at 22:01

Glad you got something that works for you.

Good luck with the sleeving.

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 19 Jun 2017 at 22:06

freddie64 said:
Glad you got something that works for you.

Good luck with the sleeving.

Almost done the mobo power. Some of them look sketchy though because of two wires going into one crimp.