DRO cable for Lindsay Lathe DRO

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure how to add the Lindsay DRO to my lathe. I have
all the parts except a cable.

an endless belt could work, but I would need one that is 12 feet long.


I was thinking of an alternative of using a wire rope or stainless
cable. the problem is in finding something that can wrap around a
small diameter pulley with some measure or reliablility and not fray
and break.

Any suggestions ?

Dave