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| lordvader88:
I've never used crimpers, and I only have cheap strippers. I need to make some atx power supply cables, so 16/18/20awg for sure. I found how high the prices can be, what's some mid-priced brand names I should look for (probably on ebay) Thanks |
| V_King:
I bought one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074J9H6C2/ref=asc_df_B074J9H6C252386073/ for £20 last year and did quite a bit of stripping/crimping of 0.5-4.0mm2 wires and am happy with it. Only problem so far is one set of jaws started rusting. On amazon you can find them under various brands and various prices. I'm sure there are plenty of other ones. |
| BillB:
I gotta say, I love self-adjusting strippers like the ones V_King linked to. Except for really thin wire (20 gauge +), they make quick work for stripping lotsa wires. The strip isn't the cleanest as its mostly a tear, but for non-precision work it's adequate. |
| bd139:
Best strippers you can get are the Ideal Industries T strippers: http://www.idealindustries.ca/products/tools_totes/wire_strippers/t-stripper.php I’ve used tens of different pairs and they’re the only ones that are even remotely reliable and of merchantable quality. Dead clean cut, no conductor nicks, fast, reliable. You can buy them in the U.K. here if anyone comes across this thread: https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/cable-strippers/0243112/ No they’re not cheap. There aren’t any cheap good ones I have found. |
| bob225:
Crimper wise use a set designed for molex as some housings require the pins to be 100% crimped correctly, A pair of Engineer PA-20 or PA-21 crimpers will give the best bang for your buck and the real ones are made in japan tbh if its a one off job it may be cheaper to buy them pre made from the likes of cablemod, be aware not all modular power supplies are pined out the same even from the same manufacturer |
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