Guys, have you ever fabricated your own ignition cables?

Gentlemen: I'd like to try making my own ignition cables for my 1974 slant six. Have you ever made up your own ignition cables? Looks like NAPA will sell you the raw cable, the clips at both ends, and the boots. Do you need a special tool to strip the cable and attach the clips at the distributor and spark plug ends? Did you use 7mm or 8 mm cable? Any online videos about doing this? Did you like the result? I can't seem to buy the correct cables for my car anywhere. They sell the correct length, but the rubber spark plug boots are all wrong. Any help is appreciated. Thanks - BOB