Matthew Ennis Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have just watched the video by Tim Mackey's on how to make servo cable extensions. Great video. I enquired in my local model shop about obtaining the crimping tool but they couldn't help without a name and model no. It Tim see's this or anybody else with the required info. I would be obliged Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 **LINK** any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have had my eye on this set from rcworld. but I dont know how good they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 The tool I used was bought from Ashlok, who unfortunately no longer trade it. Many questions and suggestions of alternatives have been posed over on THIS the original thread, but as yet, I have not found an alternative as good as the one I have ( expect to pay a goodly sum for a decent set ) The RC world set mentioned above sound more like the price I would expect to pay as a minimum, and THIS looks a lot like mine! Edited By Tim Mackey on 25/08/2013 18:50:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 these are the one Tim uses found in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 oh tim beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 A hint... Make sure that you buy plenty of crimps. It takes (OK, it took me) a bit of practice before you can get a reliable connection. B hint... Always give the wire a good tug to check the quality of the connection. I used to work in the electronics industry, we used crimps very similar to those in servo leads. Quite a common problem was that a wire was crimped on the insulation. The wire might touch the brass, but the connection would not be reliable. A good tug would pull the wire out of the crimp. Plummet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Ennis Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks for all the replys. Just checked Thunderbolt RC and Tim's model is still out of stock so I will go with Phil's supplier and hope for the best. Thanks again, Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 If its not too late try 4-Max, under Tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Might be worth checking with Fighter Aces? No price yet but perhaps they're expecting stock soon? I'm 99% certain that this is the tool Tim has and (if if they're anywhere near the price that was being charged on the Canadian site) I'd say they would be a very good investment. Edited By Martin Harris on 27/08/2013 10:40:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 now 2015 , and it still says price tba on fighter aces website !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have been using one of these for the last few months. Hardly ever in stock though!!! Servo Crimp Tool. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 +1 for the HK one, works fine. Only in stock at the International warehouse at the moment, they sell out as soon as they come in stock in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I too use the HK one but find if I position the connector in the tool to crimp the insulation, the platens that crimp the conductor are too short and leave a mm or so uncrimped. I just move the connector in the tool and crimp again. I'm using servo type connectors btw, some I bought from a club member and some from HK. Anybody else find this? Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I can recommend these crimpers from Hanson's in the USA. They are excellent and the crimped connectors slot straight into the plastic housing without any faffing around after crimping. The auto wire strippers from screwfix work really well also, these are a great piece of kit. Edited By david fillingham 1 on 07/04/2015 19:51:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 This is the tool I use, more expensive than HK, but at least it's in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Long 1 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Hi, Can someone recommend a resonably priced crimping tool available to buy in the UK that will do the Molex Picoblade 1.25mm Pin Space Connectors? These plugs are used to connect servos to the orangeRX 3 Pin R415 receiver and the like. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Apologies for waking up a very old thread but I came across this website and it has a most comprehensive guide to crimping servo connectors which may be useful for newcomers and even experienced users of servo lead crimping tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Very useful Martin, as one looking into making my own extension leads. Thanks John. [ I recently posted about getting a crimper] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 A very good article. Having been involved professionally in wiring harness design/prototyping and using very expensive hand crimping tools (hundreds of pounds each for genuine Molex and AMP designed for specific types of terminal) the 'twenty quid specials' that are about leave me worrying about their quality of crimp produced. Crimping is a highly engineered process conforming to exact standards, so tools that are little better than pound shop pliers can't be expected to come close. - In the article, the writer refers to "straightening out a crimp after forming" which is a sure sign of using an improper or maladjusted (where adjustable) tool for the job. If you do have a go at doing your own crimps with a cheap universal tool, do inspect the result with a watchmakers glass or similar. The pull test is not infallible as I've rejected terminations that are well crimped on the insulation strain relief but improperly made on the conductor. Anyway, done all this to death in other threads. The mention of tin plated terminals is significant - so few of our cables come with gold flashed terminals these days and I think a lot of problems are caused by oxidised and worn connections, especially where models are stored in less than ideal conditions in sheds and cold garages etc. Edited By Cuban8 on 26/07/2020 12:48:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Bought one of these...great tool. Make sure you have good light and a good magnifying lens, and plenty of crimps and pins to practice with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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