Does anyone use ferrules(sp) on cable? I need to make some straps out
of 3/64 cable, they will not carry heavy loads, just span a gym and
paper stars will be hung from them.

Can I use ferrules if I just crimp them "Detroit Style" by pounding on
them with a hammer?

How about smashing them in my bench vice?

I have seen the tools specifically for the job but they are way to
expensive.

Do I really need to use thimbles, or can I just make loops.

(I want to use cable because we decorate the gym frequently and it
would be nice to just have a set that we can string up, rather than
re-invent the wheel every time and start tying rope, and trying to keep
them from stretching... etc. )



Any thoughts?