[Elecraft] Proper Crimper

[DolfinDon at msn.com]

Hi

I have a Paladin PAL 1645 tool that works on the small pins used in the 
speaker/counter probe connectors and also works on the larger pins used on 
the RF and 12V AUX connectors. I have had the tool for about 20 years. 
Digikey has them but they are now around $150

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/dksearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=PAL1645-ND

I have a selection of crimp tools for just about any connector I run across 
that I have acquired over the last 30 years. Red blue yellow barrel 
terminals, D-sub, Molex, Amp, Anderson PP, crimp RF connectors. I do not 
like to solder a crimp pin if I can use the proper tool to crimp the pin. 
The tools are expensive but last a lifetime. There are also some tools with 
interchangeable die sets. The ratchet handle is about $100 and the die sets 
are about $60 each. You may run across a tool at a swap meet at a good 
price.

Don Brown
KD5NDB




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JT Croteau" <jt.n1ese at gmail.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 11:05 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Proper Crimper


> What is the proper crimper to use for the female pins (E620022) used
> in Elecraft kits?  Mouser part number would be wonderful.
>
> Thanks
>
> -- 
> JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
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