Wire loom

[NickBurns]

Favorite wireloom for the engine compartment? Tried using PSI’s the larger stuff separates on corners.... painless?

Thank You !!!


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[Gmachine1911]

I started out using the Painless fabric loom and it's great stuff but pretty pricey. I found the Summit brand fabric loom to be half the price and just as good. They sell a tool to help lay the wire inside the loom and I would recommend getting one for the smaller diameter stuff...it's a complete PITA to work with but the finished product is well worth it.

[XLexusTech]

Check amazon if you can’t find it will send link

[NickBurns]

I started out using the Painless fabric loom and it's great stuff but pretty pricey. I found the Summit brand fabric loom to be half the price and just as good. They sell a tool to help lay the wire inside the loom and I would recommend getting one for the smaller diameter stuff...it's a complete PITA to work with but the finished product is well worth it.



Have you tried the techflex ? This is the stuff I tried to use? I don’t mind spending extra if when there are bends in the harness the 25% overlap doesn’t bulge out ...

Thanks for answering !



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[NickBurns]

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[Gmachine1911]

I ended up with some techflex on one of the components I bought and threw it away. It's junk compared to the fabric loom and looks cheap to me. The ends fray and when you try to melt them with a heat gun or lighter to stop the fraying, it just melts together. The fabric loom has aprox 25% overlap as well, that's why it's such a pain to work with (especially the small diameter stuff). It bends easily and doesn't allow the wiring to come out. Plus when you cut it, just melt the end a little and you have a nice, crisp edge. If you buy a roll, you won't go back and you won't be sorry.

[NickBurns]

Thank you!!! I was thinking it was just me !!!

[ironworks]

This tool gets rid of the frayed ends.

https://www.amazon.com/TECHFLEX-HKB0-00WH-Knife-Cutting-Bench/dp/B00R3R2YZW/ref=asc_df_B00R3R2YZW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241955516116&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13058338835667326317&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031714&hvtargid=pla-581496184256&psc=1

[Musclerodz]

I like to use heat shrink when building looms from scratch. If I use techflex, I will either use heat shrink on the ends or a chemical tape that once activated its takes a razor blade to get it off. I have also wrapped looms in electrical tape for more factory look. It all depends on the job and budget.

[eville]

This tool gets rid of the frayed ends.

https://www.amazon.com/TECHFLEX-HKB0-00WH-Knife-Cutting-Bench/dp/B00R3R2YZW/ref=asc_df_B00R3R2YZW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241955516116&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13058338835667326317&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031714&hvtargid=pla-581496184256&psc=1

Thanks, just scored a NIB one on ebay for $75

[NickBurns]

I like to use heat shrink when building looms from scratch. If I use techflex, I will either use heat shrink on the ends or a chemical tape that once activated its takes a razor blade to get it off. I have also wrapped looms in electrical tape for more factory look. It all depends on the job and budget.



Always respected your stuff ! I went with painless classic ... sharp bends its going to separate a bit ....... I guess


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[ilikeike]

Download the Techflex catalog, they make every type you might want, Hi temp, abrasion protection, heat, flame resistant...


https://cdn.techflex.com/assets/pdfs/catalog/catalog-2015.pdf

[NickBurns]

I ended up with painless classic loom and I love it ....


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[Gmachine1911]

I ended up with painless classic loom and I love it ....


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Told you so!:D. :cheers:

[ilikeike]

Looks like Painless uses the F6 Woven wrap.

https://www.techflex.com/general-purpose/f6-woven-wrap?part=F6W0.38BK

Good prices at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/TechFlex-Woven-Wiring-Covering-F6W0-50BK/dp/B00C1OCA92