| [simpits-tech] Custom Crimper [message #608] |
Thu, 30 July 2009 07:35  |
 allendc
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Registered: February 2009 |
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Hello
I needed to crimp some wire rope to some control line terminals for
the sim, checking the web the Crimpers are big bucks! Only a person
like Gene could afford to have a pair hanging around his man land
only to be used one or two times of the F15.
So I visited Harbor Freight, and found a pair of 18 inch bolt cutters
for under $20usd. Then off to the water jet boys to make some new
jaws, for around $20usd
Tomorrow I will pick up the end mill to cut the die pattern, around $10usd
While I acknowledge the jaws are not made from tool steel, I am sure
I can get the 10 or 12 crimps I need!
Here is a link showing the conversion.
http://www.737flightsim.com/cut/cut.html
David
www.737FlightSim.com
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| Re: [simpits-tech] Custom Crimper [message #618 is a reply to message #608 ] |
Thu, 30 July 2009 20:56  |
phoenixcomm
Messages: 164
Registered: January 2009
Location: Fort Worth, Tx |
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David :{
Why the hassle?
Did you add in your time lets say $10.00/hr + ware and tear on your car @
$1.00/mile..
Duh, did you check on eBay, or for heaven's sake why didn't you call me????
Life in the fast lane...
We try and save a few bucks and spend more than if we just broke down and
got the dam thing in the
First place!
You'll have a safe landing now...
Cris Harrison
www.phoenixcomm.net/~phnx2000/sim
www.phoenixaerospace.us
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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces@simpits.org] On Behalf Of David C. Allen
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:35 AM
To: Simulator Cockpit Builder's List
Subject: [simpits-tech] Custom Crimper
Hello
I needed to crimp some wire rope to some control line terminals for
the sim, checking the web the Crimpers are big bucks! Only a person
like Gene could afford to have a pair hanging around his man land
only to be used one or two times of the F15.
So I visited Harbor Freight, and found a pair of 18 inch bolt cutters
for under $20usd. Then off to the water jet boys to make some new
jaws, for around $20usd
Tomorrow I will pick up the end mill to cut the die pattern, around $10usd
While I acknowledge the jaws are not made from tool steel, I am sure
I can get the 10 or 12 crimps I need!
Here is a link showing the conversion.
http://www.737flightsim.com/cut/cut.html
David
www.737FlightSim.com
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