If you need a cable with reliable nipples, that's both strong and reliable, the birdcage tool is must.
- Tool for forming a 'birdcage' when soldering nipples to control cable inner wires.
- Suitable for 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm dia. wire.
- You will need a vice to hold the jaws and clamp the cable.
- Then use a hammer to stamp the supplied punch to form the 'birdcage'.
- A very useful tool for the DIY / Bespoke cable maker.
- Helps to prevent the inner cable pulling through the nipple end after soldering.
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