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==== Crimping ==== | ==== Crimping ==== | ||
[[https://amzn.to/2xnMfSq|Engineer Inc PA-20 Precise Universal Wire Terminal Crimping Tool]] \\ | [[https://amzn.to/2xnMfSq|Engineer Inc PA-20 Precise Universal Wire Terminal Crimping Tool]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>These are what I use almost daily.</wrap></wrap> \\ | ||
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+ | [[https://amzn.to/2ukh6OQ|Engineer PA-21 Universal Crimping Pliers]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>These are similar to the PA-20 but much better for JST VH connectors.</wrap></wrap> \\ | ||
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+ | [[https://amzn.to/2UL2DXK|Engineers Precision Crimping Pliers Pa-09]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>These are good for the smaller connectors and much better than the IWISS IWS-2820 tool linked below but cost a little more than double.</wrap></wrap> \\ | ||
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[[https://amzn.to/2xfAnmo|IWISS IWS-2820 Mini Micro Open Barrel Crimping Tool]] \\ | [[https://amzn.to/2xfAnmo|IWISS IWS-2820 Mini Micro Open Barrel Crimping Tool]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>Not the greatest but probably good enough for occasional use. The three pairs I have of these all have some difference in quality but for the price I didn't expect much.</wrap></wrap> \\ | ||
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[[https://amzn.to/2paea4F|IWISS SN-2549 Crimping Tool]] \\ | [[https://amzn.to/2paea4F|IWISS SN-2549 Crimping Tool]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>This was my first crimping tool for wire-to-board type connectors before I knew any better. They crimp both the wire and the insulation at the same time but in my opinion are more of a pain to use than the other tools that you first crimp the wire then the insulation.</wrap></wrap> \\ | ||
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==== Wire Stripper ==== | ==== Wire Stripper ==== | ||
+ | [[https://amzn.to/2OnVx9n|Klein Tools 1019 Klein Kurve Wire Stripper / Crimper / Cutter]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>My most used and preferred wire stripping tool. I thought the Irwin tool below was great but I think that was because in the past I always had used cheap tools. I was hesitant to try this pair due to my past experiences with lower quality tools of this style. I rarely use the Irwin tool anymore. </wrap></wrap> | ||
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[[https://amzn.to/2xmCBQ1|IRWIN VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper, 8"]] \\ | [[https://amzn.to/2xmCBQ1|IRWIN VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper, 8"]] \\ | ||
+ | <wrap em><wrap lo>These work okay but I prefer the Klein Tools 1019. I find these don't work too well when you only to remove two or three millimeters.</wrap></wrap> | ||
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