On Thu, 1 Oct 2020 17:24:02 -0000 (UTC), Tanguy Ortolo
wrote:

While I am currently putting metallic caps on the ends of my cables, I
am wondering if there would not be a more permanent solution, that would
keep the wires together while still allowing me to remove the cable from
its housing without cutting it.

See if any of these photos give you some ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=wire+rope+end+stop
Officially, these are called "wire rope end stops". If you have a
marine supply store nearby, that deals in rigging, they should have a
suitable supply. Basically, it's a better version of the common
bicycle cable aluminum end cap. Beware of expensive crimping tools.

If you're cheap, all you need is an electrical cable lug. Something
like one of these:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&q=electrical+cable+lug
The tools for these are much cheaper. You're not going to be able to
solder the copper lugs to the galvanized or stainless cable.

"Soldering stainless steel cable ends"
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/350508-soldering-stainless-steel-cable-ends.html
I've done some SS soldering like this. I used 14% silver solder and
HCL (hydrochloric acid) as flux because that's what I had on hand. You
can buy soldering kits for stainless.
https://www.google.com/search?q=stainless%20steel%20soldering%20kit
You're not going to be able to solder galvanized cable.

If electricity to operate the soldering iron is a problem, find an AC
extension cord or use a propane or MAPP gas torch.

If you prefer glue, I suggest find a sleeve that will fit over the
cable end. It can be made from almost anything. Paper, plastic,
aluminum, copper, steel, soda straw, etc. Mix up some epoxy glue,
stuff it into the sleeve, slide the sleeve over the wire end, clean up
the excess glue, and wait for it to dry. The sleeve is mostly
cosmetic. If you need to remove it, beat on the sleeve with a hammer.
The epoxy is brittle and will crumble. Don't crimp the sleeve or it
will never come off.



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