Crimp connector question from newbie.

robertwstephens · « **on:** 30 Jan 2006, 03:20 am »

Hello! I am building a cornet II and I'm on the home stretch. I am more overbudget than a government project, but enjoying the process too much for any true complaining. I have been trying to crip on the quick connect fittings to the transformer wiring. Do I crimp through the pink plastic body? Does anyone have a recomendation for a good crimping tool they have used or method that works well? I cannot get a good crimp with regular pliers and am having trouble getting the fittings to hold onto the wiring. Sorry for such a lame post. This project would have been impossible for me without this forum and help from contributors. Peace. Robert

analog97 · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 11:41 am »

Yes, Robert. You crimp right over the plastic. Just be careful not to rip thru the plastic insulation. I think you need a crimping tool, unless someone else knows a particular type of pliers that will provide enough oomph. I used a crimping tool and had no difficulty. These are inexpensive and common, something you might also try to borrow. How did the "solder bridge" work for you?

BillEpstein · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 01:23 pm »

About $20 at Home Depot. Long handles give good leverage.
http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=726-1245&SEARCH=Klein+Tools&ID=&MPN=1010&DESC=1010

robertwstephens · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 01:37 pm »

Thanks for the response! It looks like I need to make a trip to the store to get a crimp tool. I can only make the leads going to the power inlet switch right now. I am still waiting for the heatsinks from DigiKey that I ordered in December. I will use the solder bridge to attach them to the board when they come in. Otherwise it is ready to go. I listen to vinyl about 80 percent of the time and look forward to hooking this baby up. Peace. Robert

analog97 · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Jan 2006, 02:08 pm »

I, too am waiting for the heatsinks from Digikey to finish the Clarinet. They gave me a ship date of Feb 13. I listen to vinyl 98% of the time. I predict you will be thoroughly impressed with the Cornet2. I was, am and will be. As far as I know, there's not a single bad word out there!! Post your impressions after break-in.