28 Jun
2012
28 Jun
'12
6:25 p.m.
On 29 Jun 2012 at 1:21, Pete Turnbull wrote:
It's not expensive -- all you need is a small
bench vice -- and you
can buy ribbon cable cheaply in short lengths, as well as inexpensive
connectors, from a variety of places including Maplin, that auction
site, etc. Even Farnell sell it in short lengths, but a good source
is cast-off PC drive cables.
For those in the you-essay, JDR has a inexpensive hand tool:
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_73
252_-1
What's not shown is the accompanying plastic piece that, on one side
has a groove to fit IDC edge connectors, and on the other side, a
groove and keyway to fit header connectors. I have one and it works
very well--the jaws are kept parallel throughout the "squeeze".
The same tool can be had in the UK as eBay item 250960548725. Price
is ?12.69 with free shipping. Note the yellow plastic piece.
But if you must use a vise, a drill-press vise is easier to use and
has smooth jaws.
--Chuck