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      01-16-2021, 09:00 PM   #11
TridenTBoy
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Used metal music wire to wrap the broken side of the cable to the metal frame. It's worked out so far. Only used it a few times but it looks like it might hold...

"Small Parts 21041 High Carbon Steel Wire, Mill Finish #2B (Smooth) Finish, Grade #2B Smooth, Full Hard Temper, Meets ASTM A228 Specifications, 0.041"

That said - I think it was a bit too thick. I'd get 0.03" or something of that sort. Also - someone here said they drilled a hole through the bracket that it normally attaches to. I have no idea how you did that. The metal is extremely hardened or something. My bits drilled in for all of 3 seconds and then stopped. Broke one bit too. Must be using carbide or some crazy stuff.
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