On Dec 20, 2010, at 8:44 AM, Dan wrote: >> >> Instead of cutting across cable with a utility knife I cut the >> insulation parallel with scissors and then cut the insulation away >> without taking a chance with scoring the individual wires. Then I made >> sure I did the wires a pair at a time, brown, orange, green and blue. > > Really, you shouldn't have to remove any of the insulation. The point of the > crimper is to make the little spikes dig thru the insulation into the wire, > to make a good connection. Alignment is, of course, critical. It also helps > to hold your tongue just right and mutter an incantation as you squeeze.
I think he's talking about the external sheathing. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
