Poll: electrical connector crimpers/dies

"Dan" wrote in message
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I use Daniels HX-4 and did so in the service with good results. Like
any other tool it must be inspected from time to time using the correct
GO-NO - GO gauge. As for connectors I prefer cannon plugs with crimp
pins. Again I use Daniels tools for this too.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Yep! Faster and no cold solder joints to chase.
Bob

Robert Murray wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message
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I use Daniels HX-4 and did so in the service with good results. Like
any other tool it must be inspected from time to time using the correct
GO-NO - GO gauge. As for connectors I prefer cannon plugs with crimp
pins. Again I use Daniels tools for this too.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Yep! Faster and no cold solder joints to chase.
Bob


You haven't lived until you have had to repair a solder joint in the
middle of a 100 pin cannon plug


Then again, it's a good idea to lock your work away from the geniuses
who want to help. I once spent 16 hours cutting wires to length, marking
them and soldering on end into one of three bulkhead disconnects. Please
note I said I cut the wires to length. The other ends had to go to
various points on an instrument panel. While I was home sound asleep
some genius decided to tidy everything up by cutting everything to one
length. Would anyone venture a guess as to my reaction when I showed up
for my next shift? Go ahead, guess.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

"Dan" wrote in message
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Robert Murray wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message
news:e4EWg.6357$eZ4.5677@dukeread06...
I use Daniels HX-4 and did so in the service with good results. Like
any other tool it must be inspected from time to time using the correct
GO-NO - GO gauge. As for connectors I prefer cannon plugs with crimp
pins. Again I use Daniels tools for this too.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Yep! Faster and no cold solder joints to chase.
Bob


You haven't lived until you have had to repair a solder joint in the
middle of a 100 pin cannon plug


Then again, it's a good idea to lock your work away from the geniuses
who want to help. I once spent 16 hours cutting wires to length, marking
them and soldering on end into one of three bulkhead disconnects. Please
note I said I cut the wires to length. The other ends had to go to
various points on an instrument panel. While I was home sound asleep
some genius decided to tidy everything up by cutting everything to one
length. Would anyone venture a guess as to my reaction when I showed up
for my next shift? Go ahead, guess.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Well, you're out and about. You obviously didn't over react. G

Peter
(Equally mild mannered)

The following has a short discussion about wire, terminals, and
crimpers. Scroll about 1/3 of the way down the page:

http://flycorvair.com/hangar1005.html

Jim Burns wrote:
I'm wondering which "professional" electrical connector crimpers are amoung
the groups favorites and most used.

I've got a couple pair of "no-name service crimpers" but I'd like to buy a
pair of high quality crimpers for 10awg-26awg terminal crimps.

Thanks!
Jim

"Jim Burns" wrote in message
...
I'm wondering which "professional" electrical connector crimpers are amoung
the groups favorites and most used.

I've got a couple pair of "no-name service crimpers" but I'd like to buy a
pair of high quality crimpers for 10awg-26awg terminal crimps.

You can never go wrong with Klein. (Is that how it is spelled? )
--
Jim in NC