Camalot Repair Suggestions

The trigger on this #1 camalot is blown out obviously. I used a small zip tie to keep it in place but that was kind of bulky.

What would you do/use to make the engage the wire and plastic trigger again other than a zip tie. Just looking for ideas.

Thanks!

Send it to Black Diamond for repair?

FrankPS wrote:Send it to Black Diamond for repair?

I used to use Wired Bliss but I guess they are no more. Their Facebook site suggests the company below but I have no experience or knowledge of this company

runoutcustoms.com/Cam_Repai…

Bend a paperclip into a rectangle so it can be hidden under the trigger. You could get both wires attached and prevent the other one from failing.

Evan Deis wrote:How did you do that?

Jplotz wrote:The trigger on this #1 camalot is blown out obviously. I used a small zip tie to keep it in place but that was kind of bulky. What would you do/use to make the engage the wire and plastic trigger again other than a zip tie. Just looking for ideas. Thanks!

I realized I was putting too much thought into this. It's on my "B" rack anyways. Behold! Frankencam!

Firestone wrote: Bend a paperclip into a rectangle so it can be hidden under the trigger. You could get both wires attached and prevent the other one from failing.

Do you have a picture of this idea by chance? I'm trying to visualize but having a hard time... perhaps it's these long work hours...

Jplotz wrote: And if anyone is wondering, .050 gage weed whacker wire fits perfectly into the trigger wire holes of mastercams and camalots.

lol, nice. FWIW you can replace trigger wires with 1/16 cable and some copper 1/16 ferrules. Just leave the stiff wire attachment on the cam and chop off the ferrule where the cable meets the wire.

I've made similar repairs by cutting a small length of metal rod, heating it up enough so melts into the underside of the trigger and becomes 'welded' in place.