Connector crimping tool test.
Added 2020-02-26 19:33:54 +0000 UTCI really screwed this video up with a rookie mistake. I'm used to using the crimping tools that do both contact and insulation crimps at once, so when I was using the single jaw version I thought that the insulation would need a bigger jaw position. It doesn't. You use the same jaw for both.
After the video I made off several more crimps of each type with the cheap iWiss crimper using just the 1.6mm position and they were all perfect.
Comments
I can hardly believe how cheaply sets of pre-terminated connectors are on eBay. They're ideal for many projects, but it's useful to be able to make custom wiring looms.
Big Clive
2020-03-01 05:47:08 +0000 UTCBeing that I see the reels or KNOW the wire is at rapid or equivalent. What’s the markup on buying those pigtails or 28/10 ribbon cable? It’s just easier for me that way. As always clive, your manner of presentation should be taught to these kids. While you don’t do a script you’re still able to put together some fun vids, and then add in the livestreams ☺️☺️
Cerity
2020-03-01 02:46:45 +0000 UTCI love crimpers and pin extractors and don't hesitate to grow my collection when I can.
Michael Thompson
2020-02-29 20:25:26 +0000 UTCWe use HE14 which are dual wipe and a bit more compact than Molex. Quite impressed with dual row JST as you can get 8 ways in the footprint of a 4 way HE14. But predictably, crimping is the cloud to that silver lining. I've a colleague who swears by 1mm FFC. They have their place I suppose. I don't like the way they flap about - only 50V insulation which is no good next to a mains conductor carrying 4kV spikes. I can put silicone insulated wire in an HE14 if I want.
Mike Page
2020-02-28 23:38:55 +0000 UTCI got an SN28B from Amazon for $15. Like you said, it took a bit of getting the feel for it, but not using it constantly, it works well enough for some RPi projects.
2020-02-28 16:17:42 +0000 UTCJust found (& bought!) the IWS-2820M for £10.35 inc. shipping from Ali Express. I also found and bought the FSA-0626 strippers for £5.63 also on Ali Express. I love the honesty in your videos. Brilliant!
2020-02-28 12:42:10 +0000 UTCI bought that same iwiss when I subscribed here a couple years ago. I must have wasted dozens of leads because I didn't know about the ratchet release lever till now. I should have rtfm. Actually I'm sure I read it and forgot it. Has anyone ever used a tool for years and then found out it did more than you thought?
Jim
2020-02-28 03:38:55 +0000 UTCI think it adjusts the crimping force before the ratchet releases.
Big Clive
2020-02-27 21:29:15 +0000 UTCMany decades ago I was sent to the AMP, now Tyco factory to learn how to provide certified crimps. The professional tools cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. That being said, I use a cheap crimper for making crimps and with carefull use, you can provide very acceptable crimp for most brands of terminals. I have done literally thousands of crimps using a manual tool. The "Dupont" crimps need a particular tool and are very finicky. Very informative video.
George Cohn
2020-02-27 20:16:22 +0000 UTCShowing my ignorance here but many of these crimp tools have a little toothed adjuster on them. For the life of me i have never worked out what it's purpose is! Anyone know and how to determine what "setting" it should be on?
Mr B Shepherd
2020-02-27 15:11:04 +0000 UTCI have a SN-28B and (after some extreme fiddeling :)) it works. I bought it with all the different "bits". There where 2 problems in my "trying fase". At first: how to put the stuff in? The second was: at wich side you put it in. There was a last, minor, problem: how long do you cut the cable? As said, some fiddeling was nessasary, but it works in the end. I don't like to crimp in two phases. A little edit: I tested the crimp tool with the same connector and with different types of cable. In short: all the shitty cable from China did'nt fit as good as the same sized of Rapid.
Hub Rijcks
2020-02-27 12:35:07 +0000 UTCI looked at the multi-head tools, but they didn't seem to have the proper heads for folding the wings round on these small terminals.
Big Clive
2020-02-27 01:22:58 +0000 UTChttps://www.amazon.com/Crimping-Tool-Wirefy-Interchangeable-Non-Insulated/dp/B07Q32PYP3?ref_=ast_slp_dp
2020-02-27 01:10:27 +0000 UTCUpdate: about $22.00 was the cheapest (with tax), and free shipping. Prices ranged from this one up to $45.00 plus shipping. Definately sort on price plus shipping lowest to highest. I also did not get strippers with it. I don't need them, anyway.
Chuck Kirchner
2020-02-26 23:43:48 +0000 UTCThat's precisely what I like about your videos. You tell it, demonstrate it, and if you f#$k it up, you genuinely feel bad. Keep it up, dammit!! I'm off to buy a IWS2820, now. Thanks
Chuck Kirchner
2020-02-26 23:37:49 +0000 UTCI got an SN-2 tool with my first set of these type of connectors, the tolerances don't seem as bad and I've done quite a few crimps successfully. I haven't done these tests though. My favourite crimping tool so far is the ferrule crimper, fantastic.
Matt Tester
2020-02-26 23:00:29 +0000 UTCI've just had to buy an MQS crimper and die. Knipex seem to be the only people who make them for this terminal. Niche tool, niche cost of nearly £250.
evilution
2020-02-26 22:42:12 +0000 UTCI'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles sometimes with crimping these tiny connectors. They're a massive PITA
Simon Howroyd
2020-02-26 22:12:39 +0000 UTC
