"mm" wrote in message

Seems the old design was better. Anyone look at this bit lately?

Are you referring to the ferrule, I think it is called?

It may very well be called that. But ferrule is closer to what is normally
used
to "line" the cable in the looped end.

The old lift cable, actually has a small sheeve with a 1/4" hole in it,
where a small pin goes. This small sheeve looks
like a plastic insert in the old 300ohm TV cable standoff, where the cable
went through the center.

Perhaps in new door designs, that small sheeve is part of the door hardware,
not the cable, hence all the cables just have a larger loop at the end.

Otherwise, I would hope there would at least be a ferrule on the new cable.

The attachment point of the cable on the door is in a place, where you
almost can't see it, without first removing the bracket. It's right on the
corner of the door.

They sell those separately, near the wire cable. (Even if that isn't
the right name) Maybe you could buy one, trim it if necessary, and put it
in the new
cable.

I may have to use a ferrule - that was a good hint. Another department in
the H/W store :-)

Thanks Much,

RichK

Definition:

A ferrule (from Latin viriola, meaning little bracelet) is a ring or cap
attached to an object to protect against damage, splitting, or wear. In
fiber optic, a ferrule is a component (usually a rigid tube) used to align
and protect the stripped end of a fiber.