Super cheap DIY Cable Railing

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1. 6:43–7:27 Trim Excess Cable and Tighten Nuts From Cable Railing Installation, Step 10: Trim Excess Cable

   After crimping the cable ends, any excess cable extending beyond the fittings needs to be trimmed. The presenter uses a cable cutter to snip the excess cable, leaving about a quarter-inch from the end of the fitting for a clean appearance. He then proceeds to secure the fittings by placing a washer and hex nut onto the threaded portion of the bolt on the back side of the deck post. He hand-tightens the nuts, noting that he leaves about a quarter to half an inch of threads for future tension adjustments. He recommends using vice grips to hold the bolt in place from the front side while tightening the nut on the back, preventing the bolt from spinning.

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• Cable Railing Installation