Originally Posted by
Kimmo
So anyway, try twisting the ferrule off in the direction the strands in the housing go.
If you're trying to get the ferrules off your off-cuts, why are you scared of damaging the housing?
I hadn't cut off a section of the housing yet and didn't want to cut off a section until I knew that I could re-use the ferrule. If I cut off a section of the housing and couldn't get the ferrule off then I would be without my bike until I got a new ferrule. I guess I should go ahead and cut off a section of the housing and try to get the ferrule off using whatever force is necessary. If I'm concerned that I will be without my bike, I should get some spare ferrules on hand.