how do you like your nuts? nickel, bzp or stainless nuts?

[robbsa]

after doing some reading, some people seem to use a solder pot and dip the cable, but i have only seen this in reference to throttle and air cables, but not brake cables. what do you guys usually use?

[rosko]

pot of solder every time, I'm still looking for that article;
meanwhile
its important to tin the inner cable thoroughly
and to flare the tinned cable into the nipple before second dip.

[Rex]

150W is plenty. It only has to melt the solder and get it flowing.

[robbsa]

thanks - will get on ordering some cables - might order a couple of feet extra and a couple of extra nipples to practice on - looks like it will still be cheaper than pre fab cable and be the right length! sounds like a nice evening job in the week.

[rosko]

 
here it is, the arguments about Bakers fluid have been done to death and proved non valid, other fluxes are available.
those who feel strongly otherwise feel free to argue amongst yourselves.