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Old November 10, 2011, 08:03 PM
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Default First Attempt MDPC Sleeving :)

Just got it today in the mail, and my fingers feel like jelly

I did, 1 PCI-E 6-pin, and 1 PCI-E 8-pin
I still have my CPU & 24 to go

Done with a lighter, and staples :)
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:06 PM
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The heatshrinking looks nice and even. That is about as good as I can get mine. But I suggest to try to get the sleeving a bit tighter. That will hurt your cans quite a bit more.
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:09 PM
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I pull them as tight as i can, but I cant make it stay at max stretch :(

I'm WEAK!
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:17 PM
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Very nice. It makes me jealous. :D

I've always wanted to do this but now I am pretty much convinced. I think just a few more pictures will fully convince me. haha
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:28 PM
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Yea, I would like to do this as well, but damn it is just so much work.
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:46 PM
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The heatshrinking looks nice and even. That is about as good as I can get mine. But I suggest to try to get the sleeving a bit tighter. That will hurt your cans quite a bit more.
Ha ha I always recruiet the wife when I am doing mine, the extra set of hands help when getting and keeping it tight.

Nice Job though keep it coming
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Old November 10, 2011, 08:57 PM
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Pabz0r545 & ipaine

It's a really cool thing to get into!! You'll feel very accomplished after your first wire LOL
It IS alot of work, but also alot of fun at the same time!!


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Beastylemon that is very good for your first time. Very good job on the shrink.

As for the stretch, pull sleeve full length a couple of times, then pull sleeve again do not let go and put shrink on and heat. Fingers will be close to shrink, so they are a good indicator if you are getting to hot to burn shrink
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Good job so far. A tip for stretching the sleeve over to make the weave tighter, try using a clamp, like one of those clamps you can get at Canadian tire with the rubberized tips. They really help.
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Good job so far. A tip for stretching the sleeve over to make the weave tighter, try using a clamp, like one of those clamps you can get at Canadian tire with the rubberized tips. They really help.

+1. Works really well in my experience. Good job so far :-)
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