I found the proper Molex ratchet crimper (xxx-2300?) to be worth every penny
(~$215USD).
Short of that I might try the simple universal molex crimper (digikey wm9999
? ~$50 ).

Cheap copies of ratchet crimpers have always caused us grief

Dave



On 09/11/2007, Victor Fraenckel <victorf@windreader.com> wrote:
>
> I use the Molex KK series of connectors extensively. In 1988 I purchased
> a small crimper in the Akahabara (sp) in Tokyo and this works well. If
> Memory serves, I paid approximately $10US for it. I would like to find
> another crimper that won't break my bank (less than $20). I do not have
> a need for an industrial strength, high production unit. Any suggestions
> where I might find such a critter without having to go to Toyko?
>
> Any enlightenment will be appreciated.
>
> Vic
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