[Elecraft] APP crimp tool

[David Yarnes]

I balked at first at the $50 price tag for the Anderson crimper.  But 
finally I gave in and bought one.  Good move on my part!  The Anderson 
crimping tool is ratcheted, and accomodates all sizes of connectors.  It 
applies just the right amount of pressure, and at the right places, to make 
a good connection.  Being specifically designed for the Anderson Power 
Poles, it works better--that's all there is to it!  I'm probably down to 
pennies a crimp now (spreading the cost of the tool over the number of 
applications), so the pain is gone!  So, if you are really serious about 
using the APP's, don't short-change yourself with a bad crimper.

Dave W7AQK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 11:02 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] APP crimp tool


>I bought the cheaper crimping tool together with the 15 and 30 Amp APP
> connector set.
> It does *not* give a satisfactory crimp - the wires can (and do) pul out 
> of the
> connector..
> I now solder the wires into the contacts.
> The more expensive crimp tool, that presumably does a better job is
> beyond my price range considering the few times I would use it...
>
> YMMV......
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
>
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