> 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.

One hint for using shrink tubing on bungee cord, use 3 - 4 inches, tie in a knot after placing it over the cord, then heat it. Otherwise if it gets pulled on the end, the cord thins out and the shrink tubing slips off.

Greg S

(working on step one, rearrange basement for clear work area.)