RE: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?

As an interesting side note, I've had problems locating an affordable punch
down tool for williams boards. While I use the crimp connectors sometimes, I
also use the punch down type, depending on my local stores stock. Given
that I have now rewired 3 or 4 williams cabs, some from scratch, I needed to
find an easy way to punch down into the connectors.

        What I did, is I took that stubby flat head driver that comes in
most scredriver sets, and ground the tip so it was thinner, and narrower. I
then used the dremmmel tool to cut some slots in the tip, and presto, a
cheap punch down tool!

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Kev [mailto:KKlopp@erols.com]
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:17 PM
To: Joe Magiera; TechToolsList@flippers.com
Subject: Re: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?

http://users.erols.com/mowerman/Connectors/Connectors.htm

Is a project I started on but never found the time to finish.

I prefer the spring loaded pin pushers for the Molex pins.
(buy tools that will last a life time if you can afford it).

Also you should note that crimper prices can be much higher than $30
depending on connector.

Kev

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Magiera <joemagiera@ameritech.net>
To: TechToolsList@flippers.com <TechToolsList@flippers.com>
Date: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:03 PM
Subject: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?

>
>Yes, I cross posted this to RGVAC, but it fits here too. Any help/advice
>appreciated.
>
>What are the sizes of the pins used in typical Williams, Gottlieb, etc.
>games? .156, .093, .062, .165, other?
>
>What pin extractor tools and crimpers do you use that you like/dislike? Is
>the "spring loaded" extractor worth the few extra bucks?
>
>I've found a lot of places to buy them on the net, but if anyone knows any
>place that has some great prices on them, please let me know. Seems like
>spring loaded extractor tools are about $12, and crimpers $20-30. Thanks,
>
>Joe
>joemagiera@ameritech.net
>
Received on Tue Oct 15 07:58:52 2002