The teeny tiny shock cord end caps (for example, as used for the end of the small shock cord on the perimeter of a netless peak shelf), can they be removed/reinstalled? I have a peak shelf that came with alligator clips that I want to remove.
The teeny tiny shock cord end caps (for example, as used for the end of the small shock cord on the perimeter of a netless peak shelf), can they be removed/reinstalled? I have a peak shelf that came with alligator clips that I want to remove.
Are you talking about these:
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/bell-end-cap/
My experience with removing and replacing end caps is that it's likely you'll damage them opening them up. Hence, I just buy new ones if I'm going to replace them.
Iceman857
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Kind of, but really really small. The shock cord is either 1/8" or 3/32", much too small for those. These don't seem to come apart at all, so I'm guessing they're either glued on or use some kind of constrictor or one-way teeth inside to grab the cord. I mean, they're not required, but it would be great if I could remove and reuse them. I'm cheap.
According to the linked info:
Will accommodate up to 1/8inch shock cord or 2.2mm rope
you could possibly cut them flush, then hollow the old cord out with a small blade and glue the new cord back in.
There's also these which says it accepts shock cord up to 1/16" :
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/cord-end-cap/
Very elegant and haute couture.
Another simple solution is marine grade adhesive heat shrink. Butane lighter flame applied to cut end, and slip the adhesive heat shrink to desired length. Heat with butane lighter. Experiment with spare cordage to discover desired look. Colors are available. Marine grade uses superior adhesives and a more robust heat shrink material.
As it turns out, they do come apart with a gentle squeeze from some needle nose pliers. That tiny cap goes flying, though! Thankfully the first one landed on an open part of my gray laminate floor, so it was easy to spot; I wrapped a cloth around the second one before popping it apart. Now that I know they exist and are reusable, I'll need to include a mess of these in my next order.
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