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Overview:
This guide is useful for repairing all types of German (prongs and hard plastic case) fencing bodycords: Foil, Epee, and Sabre. Bodycords can become damaged from normal use over time and/or improper handling. This guide demonstrates how to fix the most common problem with this style of bodycord: a wire break at the clamshell juncture.
Prior Knowledge:
- How to strip wire insulation without damaging the inner conductor.
- How to find location of the break. When plugged into the scoring boxes, the break can be found by wiggling the wires at the bases of the plugs and either seeing a white light turn on (foil & sabre) or by holding down the tip and seeing the score light turn off.
- A side to side motion works best for wiggling.
- This guide only covers 3-prong plugs, so if you find the break at the 2-prong end (foil & sabre), then this guide can only serve as a reference, not a complete guide.
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Remove the three bolts from the clamshell using a 4mm screwdriver.
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Remove the top piece of the clamshell.
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Mark the wires with a marker in unique patterns to remember their order.
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Lift the wires and prongs out of the clamshell.
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Loosen the grub screws on each prong using a 2mm screwdriver.
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Remove the wires from the prongs using fingers or needle nose pliers.
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Set the prongs aside.
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Peel the wires of the cord apart about 1" (2cm).
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Strip the wires, about 1/4", or 5 mm, from the end.
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Repeat for each wire.
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Twist the loose wire strands together.
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Repeat for each wire.
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To reassemble your bodycord, follow steps 1-8 in reverse order, skipping steps 3 and 6.
To keep your bodycord in working order longer, remember to always pull it out of the sockets by holding onto the plastic, not the wires.
To reassemble your bodycord, follow steps 1-8 in reverse order, skipping steps 3 and 6.
To keep your bodycord in working order longer, remember to always pull it out of the sockets by holding onto the plastic, not the wires.
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