RMweb Gold Ralf Posted January 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi Folks, Dusted off the remains of an Express Models Solder Free DCC wiring kit - (see link https://www.expressmodels.co.uk/catalogue/dcc-no-solder-power-bus-kit/dcc-no-solder-power-bus-kit-detail ) for rewiring and relaying my HO layout https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/150385-uerdinger-modernising-erdinger-cm-sept-2014/ BUT I'm having problems... Namely getting the Crimp Blades into the Blade Splices... Even if I try them and 'wear them in' a bit before installation by the time they're upside down under the board no amount of swearing, cursing etc etc gets the beggars in - well some go in but only maybe 50/50... What am I doing wrong? What can I use instead? I love the idea but just cannot force the crimp blades in and believe me I'm trying pretty hard - I wouldn't describe myself as having little power / grip in my hands.... Many thanks Ralf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2020 You will need pliers of some sort, bare hands won't do it. Parallel smooth jaws are my weapon of choice. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ralf Posted January 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 06/01/2020 at 06:51, Enterprisingwestern said: You will need pliers of some sort, bare hands won't do it. Parallel smooth jaws are my weapon of choice. Thanks Mike, still couldn't get plenty of them in and eventually when it slipped or the crimp bent started ripping droppers off! Found a couple of Scotch Lock types knocking around - more en route! Ralf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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