Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Lee Estingoy
lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "RCSE" Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs If you look close, you will see that the pin and spring contact assemblies are slightly different between all the marques. Add to this that the aftermar

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread lomcovak
If you look close, you will see that the pin and spring contact assemblies are slightly different between all the marques. Add to this that the aftermarket arena has their own suppliers and configurations and you start to understand that no single crimping tool will do all..more like do one type

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Jimmy Prouty
I also had problems with the Radio Snack crimper not working properly. The jaws are different and made for different connectors. It's worth the investment to buy a proper set of crimpers if it will save one airplane from crashing due to a bad crimp. Personally I like to use the Molex locking

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Brian Chan
At 12:04 PM -0400 7/28/05, Bill Conkling wrote: Radio Shack, or MAXX Products sells them. Other electronics suppyers also may have them. The tool I use from RS is sold to make up the DB-xx style connectors used on computers etc. Works like a charm. I do not solder. NOW Please, I answered the

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Bill Conkling
Try getting your pins from FMA. He has the best connector pins. He has them for Airtronics as well. The old ones were different from those used on JR, Futaba etc. I think the current ones 'Z' are the same as JR, Fut etc. .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA > ...I can > do a JR t

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Bill Conkling
Radio Shack, or MAXX Products sells them. Other electronics suppyers also may have them. The tool I use from RS is sold to make up the DB-xx style connectors used on computers etc. Works like a charm. I do not solder. NOW Please, I answered the question, so let's not get into a crimp vs solder

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread George Gillburg
> Soldering and then crimping with needlenose pliers is getting a bit > tiresome. > > Where can I find a tool that'll do this job? > If you are using the connector kits sold by various vendors, you can buy the proper crimping tool at  Radio Shack for much less than the connector vendors usually sel

[RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Stephen Syrotiak
Soldering and then crimping with needlenose pliers is getting a bit tiresome.   Where can I find a tool that'll do this job?   TIA   S