Power tool cable strain relief

[HughF]

Does anyone know a UK supplier of replacement rubber power tool strain reliefs? I need to replace the power cable on a couple of routers, and the strain reliefs are also perished. I have searched high and low (rs, farnell, digikey etc etc) but had no luck.

 

[eSCHEn]

CPC have a few in Hugh but they look more rigid than rubber: http://cpc.farnell.com/strain-reliefs/prl/results

Could you use HN07 with a more rigid relief?

 

[galooph]

I've also used Sugru before to make strain reliefs.

 

[HughF]

Good old aliexpress:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/20pc..._78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_7

 

[DanielW]

Well if you're going to hongkongy?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...kw=Strain+Relief+Cord+Boot+Protector&_sacat=0

 

[normspanners]

I use heat shrink but use several pieces getting longer with each piece as you go on, so that the heat shrink dia gets smaller the further from the machine, to enable flex, build up until you reach the standard strain relief outer dia put on another piece, then clamp into the handle.

 

[HughF]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/901266-Po...311987?hash=item3cb658d1f3:g:kysAAOxybi9RfZKh

More like it... why the hell are these not available over here??

 

[DanielW]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/901266-Po...311987?hash=item3cb658d1f3:g:kysAAOxybi9RfZKh

More like it... why the hell are these not available over here??

they're......
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...srv-03.prod.dc1.kelkoo.net_1448549498526_9247

 

[normspanners]

PS you can buy makita power tool strain relief' from makita stockists as spare parts I have also used these for numerous tools http://www.sparetoolparts.co.uk/makita-1806b-strain-relief-a-687000-3-spare-part.html
or these at 23p each http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sleeved-G...928088?hash=item5b06f7d0d8:g:KdAAAOSwy4hUTkQq

 

[DanielW]

they're not for powertools though,norm....more like bench equipment ie audio,electronic et ectera.

 

[normspanners]

they're not for powertools though,norm

Yes I realize that I use them for throttle cables etc through bulkheads you can tighten them down on singles or flat twins with cable ties. and stops fluid movement.
Would help on power tools though, when needs must------ and not dear to have sat in the stores

 

[HughF]

PS you can buy makita power tool strain relief' from makita stockists as spare parts I have also used these for numerous tools http://www.sparetoolparts.co.uk/makita-1806b-strain-relief-a-687000-3-spare-part.html

£9.99 shipping for 10, I think not...

 

[normspanners]

As said any makita dealer can order them in a day or so, that was for the part number btw
but thanks anyway -----

 

[normspanners]

Nice to think people are appreciative of your time, a bit like wetting yourself -----
you get a nice warm feeling------then reality sinks in

 

[HughF]

Nice to think people are appreciative of your time, a bit like wetting yourself -----
you get a nice warm feeling------then reality sinks in

Don't get me wrong, I'm very appreciative of your time, thanks... just pointing out that they are thieving ***** charging that for postage.

 

[normspanners]

Yeah

 

[wristpin]

Find a garden machinery dealer selling Allett or Turfmec equipment or one with old Qualcast (Bosch) stock. Part number F016T44500 at £0.94.

 

[HughF]

Sweet, cheers

 

[Screwdriver]

I use self amalgamating tape to built up cable outlets and form a strain relief. Just taper it off so you end up with a cone. You can seal it with insulating tape for external use.

 

[normspanners]

same part no different shop -----------

//www.partshopdirect.co.uk/makita-strain-reliefa-p687000-3/