Old Lion Bench End Guillotine problems

[traighbum]

Does any forum member, have one of the older style, black handled, Lion bench end guillotines ?
I have inherited one and the cable recently broke.
Lion could not supply a replacement, but I managed to source something similar elsewhere.
My problem, concerns the locking of the lower end of the cable , in the foot operated clamp.
The cable appears to be locked via a locking screw located inside the RHS pedal portion of the clamp.
It appears almost impossible, to lock the cable in such a way that the friction on the screw is greater that the return spring pressure.
Most grateful for any thoughts or input.
Colin

[Sam Cook]

Hi Colin

We never sold that particular model but was thinking it might help to post a photo when you get chance, I'm sure someone will know the answer or another 'work around' solution!

Sam

[traighbum]

Hello Sam,
Thanks for your response.
I will try and post an image to see if it jogs someone's memory, there must be a lot of these still in use out there.

Colin

[traighbum]

Image attached of the offending item. Outer cable has been removed for clarity.
Has anyone had to replace the inner cable on one of these Guillotines?
Colin

[Nearlygotitright]

Try this lot - years ago I used to get bowden cables made for vintage cars and they seem to have taken over where bowden left off. They seem to be able to make anything.

http://www.cable-tec.co.uk/

[traighbum]

Thanks for that, it may well help with sourcing a new cable/cables.
Would still welcome some input on the clamping off, inside the foor pedal
Colin

[Nearlygotitright]

Took another look at your photo - maybe a blow lamp and a blob of solder would have the desired locking effect - could always be reversed by the same method.