tools getting out of hand!
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tools getting out of hand!
OK, I know everything in aircraft engineering is different and never what it seems. I have spent a small fortune on number drills, air tools, torque wrenches with ridiculously small ratings, cable tension and crimp gauges not to mention riveters.
Then there are the rivets,wire,switches, instruments and incidentals...
None of this stuff is available in Australia, it all has to come from the USA.
Which brings me to the subject of wire crimping. I now have about five crimpers.
....but I now find one electrical connector that requires three terminals and the crimper and dies sell for about $2000.00!
I think I Am going bush mechanic or solder. Does anyone know of an electrical LAME who will even talk to a builder?
Then there are the rivets,wire,switches, instruments and incidentals...
None of this stuff is available in Australia, it all has to come from the USA.
Which brings me to the subject of wire crimping. I now have about five crimpers.
....but I now find one electrical connector that requires three terminals and the crimper and dies sell for about $2000.00!
I think I Am going bush mechanic or solder. Does anyone know of an electrical LAME who will even talk to a builder?
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these reduce crimping and soldering, to a minimum, well, removes soldering altogether.
also, the good thing with decent tools, you will always be able to sell them to the next builder.
also, the good thing with decent tools, you will always be able to sell them to the next builder.
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I carry a set of mini DMC crimpers and turrets . Bought a set from Edmo in Australia, I think that crimpers were close to $650 and turrets about $60 each. There is 3 main turrets I use and the company supply the rest for me. The low Australian dollar is flogging us all.
M22520/2-01/DANIELS CRIMP TOOL | EDMO Asia Pacific
Otherwise I have enviro crimpers for about $200
COMMERCIAL CRIMP TOOL/AD-1377-S | EDMO Asia Pacific
These Molex Crimpers are cheap and and do a great job
Molex Style Crimping Tool Wiring Harness Terminals Crimper Open Barrel 14 24 AWG | eBay
I bought my Butt Splice crimpers from Jaycar , the real heavy Chinese pliers are good performers.
M22520/2-01/DANIELS CRIMP TOOL | EDMO Asia Pacific
Otherwise I have enviro crimpers for about $200
COMMERCIAL CRIMP TOOL/AD-1377-S | EDMO Asia Pacific
These Molex Crimpers are cheap and and do a great job
Molex Style Crimping Tool Wiring Harness Terminals Crimper Open Barrel 14 24 AWG | eBay
I bought my Butt Splice crimpers from Jaycar , the real heavy Chinese pliers are good performers.