so summary of tips i got here - use Segru clay - use shrink heating tube w a lighter - buy Nylon cable - buy Nylon cable, w lifelong guarantee
segru clay is some funny polymer shit? does it need to be heated or does it just oxidise to rubbery after you open it?
Sunk cost fallacy. Dump the cable, get a fresh one. You're worth it 🫂 ...but also try this please just to see what happens: https://image.nostr.build/88c3b8f8bef54f4bb0b0cd01170b89d643020e482c136667d42c4b3b177c6c33.jpg