> What does everyone use to finish off the ends of their deck lines? I used
> a lighter to seal the ends from fraying, but I didn't like the look. I
> thought about sealing the ends in epoxy, but I found that the dust covers
> for ST style fiber optic connectors (as in the ones used for ethernet
> hubs) made a very nice looking end cap. I know this isn't a household
> item, but thought I would pass it along anyway.

> It doesn't look like the weather is going to be good for my kayak's maiden
> voyage this weekend. Very cold New Years and Saturday, warming on Sunday
> but rain 8^(

> Maybe I'll just have to be cold or get wet....

> Woody

Bob I use a soldering gun with a flattened tip that cuts thru nylon cord or stretch "bungie" and leaves a nice smooth cut. I have also use a razor blade held with vise grips and heated with a propane torch till red. Another method is to put shrink tubing found at electrical supply houses or at Radio shack on the end and heat with a heat gun or match. It will shrink onto the end, cut off excess for a nice finished look.

Larry C.