MOTM

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
>