How to braid wiring.

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by 1972Mach1, Aug 22, 2019.

  1. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    I know most of you know how to do this, but for the guys that don't here's the shortcut to braid wiring. Normally this would be two different colored wires going to one place like a positive and negative, but these are both grounds to the battery that will split off further down the harness so they're both black. So first route your wires from where they start to where they need to go. Leave yourself a few extra inches of each color. If you're not sure leave more than you think. The longer the wires, the more extra you need. This will be about 5 feet so I gave myself half a foot or so, it's better to waste a couple inches than two five foot chunks because you cut them too short. Next, squeeze one end of the wires in a vise. Pull them tight and put the other side into your favorite drill and tighten them up in the chuck. Pull back with a little force to keep the wires straight but you don't need to get crazy. Next pull the trigger on the LOWEST speed. Twist until you've got the weave you want. Reroute and connect the wires to their places, then cover with loom. Wrap the ends of the loom in electric tape to keep it from letting the wires out. Voila.
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  2. PCUB

    PCUB PCUB

    Nicely done! been a while since I've seen this so a good reminder for customized applications/ situation. Tips like this in a forum help a lot of us down the road!
     
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  3. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    Thats the way cabling is done on my boat, to interrupt false field signals (magnetism) on delicate navigation equipment. Keep electronic "noise" to a minimum on speaker wiring too. Nice job! Looks good with red/white or black/red too.

    Never make auxiliary connection on the battery either. There should never be more than the starter cable connections on to...
     

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