Eyes Roll,
Thanks for the reply.
Before starting this thread I did search and read many threads. You must have better search-fu than me.
I did read the thread you note, but it didn't exactly answer my question.
Cable cutters are Gedore, with replaceable cutting jaws.
In my dotage I'm more discerning in parts used, want to extend maintenance intervals, and trash less stuff.
Veganbikes, thanks for the Jagwire thumbs-up.
Maddog, no brifters here, friction shifter for front, Microshift Advent 10-speed for rear.
Kontact, lower friction sounds good.
Pdlamb, thanks for the heads-up on bulk cable housing.
Sch, I read up on Jagwire and their top-of-the-line cable isn't coated. Don't know what's inside their housings, am going to ask.
Deacon Mark, Jagwire die drawn looks good. I too aspire to effortless shifting, right now it is actually pretty good.
Am guessing all of you already know the tip of cutting the housing a half-inch long, inserting an inch of old cable, then
making the final cut with minimal crush of the housing.
Thanks and good health, Weogo