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01-31-2002, 04:38 AM
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Making custom ribbon cables
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?
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tidder  Hey, as long as it's not any particular race I'm offending, I can stand to be a pedophile.
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01-31-2002, 04:46 AM
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Doh, do I feel stupid now. Answer to my questions; yes and no - a wrench works.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tidder Hey, as long as it's not any particular race I'm offending, I can stand to be a pedophile.
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01-31-2002, 04:50 AM
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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....
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01-31-2002, 07:53 AM
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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
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01-31-2002, 08:47 AM
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For what it's worth, I just always use a vice. Wider than pliers, so it provides even pressure.
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01-31-2002, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
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
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02-01-2002, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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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...
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02-01-2002, 09:06 PM
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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.
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02-07-2002, 10:55 AM
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My friend tried to crimp an IDE cable with a hammer! All I saw were the leftover pieces after he was done but it was pretty funny!
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