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Subject: Re: Making power cables

From: "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
Date: 2008-06-09

I ground a screwdriver so I can press them in. I don't trust them,
so I put the connector sideways (to avoid gravity) in a vice and
solder the wires. You need to solder quickly. I usually tin the
wires first. Works great.

Dave

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Laity <synthetic@...> wrote:
>
> What is the secret to making a MOTM power cable with the MTA-156
> connectors? Do I need a crimper to attach the wires? I try to get
them
> in there with a set of pilers but that doesn't work. Last time my
> cable didn't work so I just blobbed molten solder on there to close
it
> up. There must be a better way. Are you supposed to strip the wire
> first? I'm using 18 gauge wire.
>
> Thanks, -jl
>