FOR RUDDER INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS, I SUGGEST USING 2 OF THESE IN TANDEM --- BUT FIRST SLIP ON A 2" PIECE OF 1/4" HEAT SHRINK TUBING. WHEN YOU FINISH THE SWAGE INSTALLATION PULL THE TUBING OVER THE CUT CABLE END AND SWAGES AND HOLD A LIT MATCH UNDER IT FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS WILL SEAL YOUR WORK AND PREVENT THE FRAYED CABLE END FROM INFLICTING PAIN!