----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Art" <KY1K@verizon.net>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@MIT.EDU>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [OT] Crimp tool for molex


> Nate, I know all of this!!!! Which is why I won't buy second class 
> hardware and/or connectors. The project I'm working on is a DDS 
> signal generator, and I suspect the purchasers would be quite unhappy 
> with second rate connectors and their intermittent and problematic 
> operation. I just won't do it-it ain't worth the aggravation.
> 
> Thanks to all who commented!!
> 
> I found 2 very nice crimpers, one for $25 (which is a steal), ratchet 
> mechanism, tension adjustment to release the ratchet) and built with 
> bearings, not bushings. I also found a commercial one at $95, which 
> is the same quality and does the insulation crimp and the connector 
> crimp at the same time..so it's easier to use and quicker. Both units 
> give grade A end results.
> 
> Again, thanks to all who helped out!
> 
> Art

Art,

Will you share your sources for those inexpensive crimpers with the list?

Richard


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