[sdiy] Module power cable housing part #

[Seb Francis]

Andre Majorel wrote:
>> Is there a tool that makes attaching the wire to the terminal
>> easier, and if so, what is it called?
>>     
>
> According to Farnell, the crimping tool for 08-50-0106 is Molex
> 69008-0953. Only 211.34 EUR exclusive of VAT ! :-)
>
>   

Yeah, but that price is only if you need it to say 'Molex' on the side ;)

Rapid sell this tool for £14.50+VAT ..
http://www.rapidonline.com/searchresults.aspx?style=0&kw=85-0262

I'm pretty sure it's exactly the same tool (but different colour) that 
I've used for years (bought originally from Rapid).  Works very nicely.  
I use it for 0.1" terminals, but it says it will do 3.96mm (0.156") also.

Before I bought this tool I used to just use a small pair of pliers.  
This works fine unless you've got a lot of terminals to crimp in which 
case the proper tool is a big time saver.  I also tend to solder the 
terminals after crimping just to be sure (especially when crimping 
terminals onto very thin wires).

Seb