Build a Cable Run for Your Wachtelhund
cable end crimps
Materials/Tools
Cable for run. Get stainless steel if you can from a boating supply. Get a few feet extra to make up the connections on the ends. Mine is 1/8" since that is the largest size my crimper will swage.
Picture of parts to go here
Crimp Sleeves to fit the diameter of your cable. I used two at each end though one is probably strong enough.
swage-it tool jpg
Turnbuckles and screw eyes/bolts to anchor the ends of the cable. I used large screw eyes since its fastened to trees. If its to fasten to a metal post, etc. then you may want to use eye bolts.
OPTIONAL: If you don't want to buy a swage tool or know of a friend with a sailboat that will swage it for you then you can just put double cable clamps on the ends.
Be sure to check the cable ends and turnbuckles as they tend to work themselves loose over time. Also, check the clips/snaps on your leash since they wear out every few months from sliding on the cable. leash snap jpg
  I bought a $5 pot metal pulley from the local hardware store. Liesa broke it the third day. Next, I bought a good $35 stainless steel pulley at the marine store; it has lasted for months without signs of wear.