Crimping 68pin (HD68) Wire

[Chuck Guzis]

On 2/15/20 2:11 PM, Ali via cctalk wrote:
> Hello All,Recently I tried making some custom SCSI cable. In the past I have successfully made my own 50pin SCSI and Floppy cables with out much issue. However, I am finding it almost impossible to crimp the HD68 connectors on the cable. I have even tried a vise grip and I still couldn't get it to crimp all the way down. Anybody with some advice? Is there a trick I am missing? TiA.

The correct tool helps--and lessens the possibility of damaging the
connector.  Failing that, a drill press vise will apply uniform
pressure.--on the business (connector pin) end, use a small block of wood.

But you knew that.

--Chuck