Anyone have any experience with the Ukraine ready to use lines?Has the crimped ends. 4 Strands rated at 50 lbs. .016.
Yes they can be crimped but that would be my least preferred method.My favorite method would be to wrap like AMA says, but with Kevlar thread & cyanoacrylate. Close second would be soldering, and then AMA copper wire wrapping and crimping.With Kevlar wrapping there is practically zero risk of creating a hard point stress riser. But I don’t know if your rules accept it. L
With the foldback wrap and heatshrink over the joint there is no need to solder anything.Ken
Never trust any line ends that you didn't make yourself;CA can wick into wires and create a hard spot. Ask Jim Aron about even heavier leadout wire!Solder can wick and create hard spots. My yellow rat in a hole in the ground in SanAntonio iis an example.The Ukrainian lines are fine. I've had no problems with either the 4 or 3 strand.I wrap with Radio Shack wirewrap. Its a fine solid, colored insulated wire. Easier to wrap than real fine copper. I twist them off and leave about a quart inch of twist hanging out. A short piece of heatshrink if desired. NO CA.