[sdiy] Quick ribbon cable question

[Matthew Arthur]

I think you're on the right track with the carpenters clamps.

 I've used a c-clamp before. I centered the clamp and used some little
pieces of wood to spread the force. it worked lots better than a hammer,
although I was able to use that too, with excessive care (and several
ruined connectors)

On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM Tom Wiltshire <tom at electricdruid.net> wrote:

> What's the best way to get IDC ribbon cable connectors onto ribbon cable
> if I don't have access to a vice?
>
> I've got some carpenters clamps? Stand on them wearing flat shoes?! A
> light tap with a heavy hammer?!
>
> I'd appreciate a good idea, if anyone has had this problem before me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
>
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