peiserma@ridgid.com wrote:
> piclist-bounces@mit.edu wrote:
>> My current technique is to carefully strip my wire, crimp the
>> connector to the insulation then  solder the wire. 
> 
> first question is how do you crimp the wire? Are you using pliers? From
> your question below, I gather you do not have a tool for this.  The pins
> on the website look very similar to Molex's KK series. For a hand tool,
> try Molex PN 63811-1000
> 
> Digikey P/N WM9999-ND, lists for $50.75
> Mouser P/N 538-63811-1000, lists for $38.36
> 
> Jameco probably carries this too, or something similar. 
> 
> second, are you crimping on both the insulation and wire? I found this
> brief description with pictures
> 
> http://www.marvin3m.com/connect/#good
> 
> If you do the crimp correctly, you should not need to solder. In fact,
> soldering makes the connection stiff and likely to break.
> 
>> I would really like to get a proper tool to do the job but
>> would like to avoid being locked into a specific brand of
>> connector or a very expensive tool.
> 
> The hand tool I listed above can do a couple of different sizes and
> styles. I use it a lot for various Molex and AMP connectors. But bear in
> mind a 'proper' tool should always be matched to the type of connector
> you are crimping.
> 
> 

I crimp using a small pair of pliers. I do crimp the insulation as well 
as the copper and I TRY to fold the tabs neatly over the wire and 
insulation. If you pinch just right, it works. Seeing a closeup of the 
crimper tool, it makes sense to use that instead. If I had ever seen a 
clear picture of one in the catalogs I would have known instantly! I 
think I might even have one.

Thanks for the tips.
Chris

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist