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Subject: Re: making MTA cables

From: "mmarsh100" <mmarsh@...>
Date: 2002-04-22

This is a good idea, especially for the beefier power cables. The
screwdriver trick worked, but I had to put it (gently) in a vise.

Mike

--- In motm@y..., "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@y...> wrote:
> >>>>
> You don't need a special tool, just a very narrow screwdriver. I do
> this all the time by just placing the wire across the connector and
> then pushing down on one side and then the other with a flat edge
> screwdriver that's narrow enough to fit in the hole. Or, if you
have
> two narrow screwdrivers, you can try doing both sides at once.
> <<<<
>
> I use a fairly large pair of needlenose pliers with blunt ends.
Open
> it slightly so that the points are on either side of the blade, and
> push.
>
> Moe