Making custom ribbon cables

**ODYSSEY** · 01-31-2002, 04:38 AM

Quick question:

Do I just line the cable up with the connector and crimp? Also do I need a $20-$30 crimp tool or will a wrench work fine?

**ODYSSEY** · 01-31-2002, 04:46 AM

Doh, do I feel stupid now. Answer to my questions; yes and no - a wrench works.

ODYSSEY

**SkinnyBoy** · 01-31-2002, 04:50 AM

Yeah, I see stacks of posts like this, someone asks a question, and then answers it themself, in a new post,
(they could just edit the old one) and I get accused of useless posting??? does this make sense??? hhmm....

**etrik** · 01-31-2002, 07:53 AM

i actually think it is great that people give an answer to a question even if they asked the question. that way when i have the same question the answer is here. jmho
etrik

**Aaron Cake** · 01-31-2002, 08:47 AM

For what it's worth, I just always use a vice. Wider than pliers, so it provides even pressure.

**bgoodman** · 01-31-2002, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Aaron Cake:
<STRONG>For what it's worth, I just always use a vice. Wider than pliers, so it provides even pressure.</STRONG>

Gives cleaner connection too

**lookatme** · 02-01-2002, 06:52 PM

yeah, vice all the way..
also, does anyone know how to crimp those telephone type plugs??? like the RJ45 Without destroying them or using a proper crimping tool??? I have tried before without much luck...

**Meatballman** · 02-01-2002, 09:06 PM

Simple...buy a crimping tool. I've had to make do with a flathead screwdriver before, but it's a pain in the @$$. I'll just say it's doable, but not a fun experience.