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Old 2nd January 2010, 09:16 PM
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Yep.. "wire rope" cable clamps

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Old 2nd January 2010, 09:33 PM
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I know them as "bulldog grips"
hey ho here we go....
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Old 2nd January 2010, 09:46 PM
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I know them as "bulldog grips"
Me too David

Even got a lin-bin in the workshop with a few in & that's what the Dyno-tape lable says

Must be our marine background mate
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Me too David

Must be our marine background mate

Probably....
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Another option is to go to afishing tackle store and buy a wire trace crimp set the same thickness as your original cable .
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You can also purchase them at electrical wholesalers, they are used for supporting wire above walkways.
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what part of a buldog do you grip with them, and do you make sure he's got a muzzle on first?

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Cheers guys, I thought there was a way of doing it.
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and if you can't be bothered to get out the house..

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories

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Or you can get some nice Stainless one's frome here

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