Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Here's a trick that has worked for me. Once I figured out how to position the frame it was literally a 1 minute job. Might not work on every frame.
1. Position your frame so that the cable exit is facing straight down.
2. Run the cable and watch for when it passes the exit hole.
3. Snag the end of the cable with a piece of wire or something.
This is exactly how I do it, except that I use a sewing needle threader which opens up to a large target inside the tube, and can be used to pull the cable out. Since the cable can't double over to exit, you use the threader to pull it against the side of the hole, and slowly pull the cable back until you see the end, then push it out the hole. It takes a bit of touch but works every time.