The removal tools makes salvaging the pins very simple.

On 2/21/2019 4:32 PM, John Gardner wrote:
> Just read this thread - Radio Shack used to carry DIY
>
> D-Sub connector kits,  including individual pins & jacks,
>
> with which I did what I think you want to do...
>
> Dunno where RS got them,  though.
>
>   ...
>
>
>
>
> On 2/21/19, AB Pearce - UKRI STFC <alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk> wrote:
>> Have you thought about using D-Sub pins? Solder or crimp ones can be got
>> that accept 20AWG.
>> Heat shrink over the pin after fitting the wire makes a quite reasonable=
 1
>> pin connector.
>>
>>
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