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RichSorr:
A cheap pair of crimpers from radio shack will do you just fine. I really like the Sargeants crimping tool from Happ. http://www.happcontrols.com/electrical_supplies/92003200.htm

Radio shacks pin extractors with the thumb press are great. I always just use a razor or a small flathead to extract KK pins though

GPE:
Good choices for 0.156" crimpers for these contacts are:

W-HT-1919 -- typically about $15 each

Sargent 1028-CT -- which run in the $25 to $30 range (GPE has these at $25)

and

Sargent 3136-CT (AKA Molex HTR-2445A) -- which runs in the $95 to $125 range.

Ease of use is in this same range with the 3136-CT being 'wonderful'.  Holds pins in proper orientation and depth for you, crimps contact and insulation in same crimp.

Make sure to always buy a few extra pins to pratice with.  After a few crimps, it's a fairly easy skill to master.

--- Ed

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