On 5/22/2018 1:18 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
AMuzi writes:

a cable adjuster?
http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...ast/WEINQR.JPG

oil it and you won't need a wrench. More tips he
http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...t/WEINTECH.JPG

That's it, mine looks like the Weinmann (first image)
or number 3 in the second image.

Some older adjusters ( mostly gear systems) were
made for smaller spiral casing. Trim the vinyl off
of the last 3~4mm and they slip right in.

Right, one can do that. Here, they do actually slip
in, just not with a ferrule. So it is the ferrule that
needs to be trimmed in that case.

But doesn't the adjusting barrel act like a ferrule of
sorts? Or what functionality/protection is lost
exactly from not using a ferrule?


If you find plain ferrules pretty, use them. They are not
needed with spiral casing.

Some parts (many classic brake levers, diver-helmet brazed
stops, etc) need a step-down ferrule. Modern index (linear)
gear casing absolutely requires square-end gear ferrules but
that's another subject.

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