Braid/Grounding Strip Loop Terminator

[Wiredworm]

Ok, i'll try to explain this as best I can and hopefully someone will be able to decypher what the hell i'm on about.

I've noticed that on both the ground braid in my DE R&B and also on the earthing strap from the DMD/Speaker panel there are some sections of braid which are terminated with some really tidy metal loops. These can then be put over the screw before it's tightened down and it keeps everything nice and secure.

Probably overkill but i'd like to make a new ground strap for the DMD panel because the one currently there is a bit untidy and worn. And obviously it would be handy to use the same 'loops' that were there originally. Same deal with the ground braid too.

Anyone got any idea if you can buy the loops and how you'd go about crimping them onto the braid? I've seen similar things for automotives before but those have a plastic colour coded ferule on them. Would they still do the job in this case? Or is it possible to get something closer to the original design use on these tables?

Thanks in advance for any pointers.

 

[RudeDogg1]

Is it these? I've got some left

 

[PeteB]

Not sure if you can buy new ones. Most likely can, but I always reuse the old ones if they're in good shape. They are soldered onto the ground braid.

To remove, just hold the end of the strap down on a bench with the tip of a soldering iron and with a pair of needle nose pliers you can pull the old hoop out once solder melts.

To attach to new braid it helps if you take a hobby knife and pry open the end of the braid so you can slot the hoop in to it. The braid is actually like a tube which has been flattened. Once inside, squeeze the braid together so it's neat, heat it, and apply solder! You're done.

 

[Wiredworm]

Thanks Peter and Rudi. Those do look like what i'm after Rudi.

I've got a couple that I could probably reuse as well but i'm going to need a few more. I'll drop you a PM and see if we can sort something out.

 

[RudeDogg1]

No probs