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GoldLeaf Pushbuttons?
keilmillerjr:
--- Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 01, 2013, 01:19:35 pm ---I intentionally ordered these buttons. But in my haste forgot to order the smaller connectors. You need the 2.8 mm connectors instead of the standard 4.8 mm connectors. The only problem I fore see is having to either make your own harness or substitute the smaller connectors in your pre made chain. Which seems easy. They tend to give you enough slack to replace connectors.
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You could always make short wires with 4.8 mm spade on one side, and 2.8 mm female on the other side. Doing so would make it easy should you ever replace the buttons with something else. All you have to do is invest in a halfway decent ratcheting w crimper. I got mine from del city. I got the crimps (in packs of 100) for $3 each from ebay.
jdbailey1206:
Are the ratcheting crimpers worth it? I have seen quite a few of the members recommend them. I just have just a regular crimper and was wondering if the ratcheting version was even worth it. It probably gives you more of a controlled crimp and the terminal and wire are most likely attached better. Let me know.
PL1:
--- Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 01, 2013, 02:41:30 pm ---Are the ratcheting crimpers worth it?
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YES!
Even an el-cheapo crimper from Harbor Freight (protip: function check them in the store before you buy them) is better than the manual pliers.
Crimpers provide better control and consistency.
Suggested pliers/links here and here.
Scott
jdbailey1206:
--- Quote from: PL1 on August 01, 2013, 03:12:45 pm ---
--- Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 01, 2013, 02:41:30 pm ---Are the ratcheting crimpers worth it?
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YES!
Even an el-cheapo crimper from Harbor Freight (protip: function check them in the store before you buy them) is better than the manual pliers.
Crimpers provide better control and consistency.
Suggested pliers/links here and here.
Scott
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Seriously Scott. Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think. ;D Thank you for the insight. I knew ratcheting crimpers was the smart way to go. As much as I would love to go back and double check all my connections....
Fursphere:
I solder everything I do. Crimping sucks. And if the metals are different, it'll corrode over time.