I know I won't attract the wise ones, but I have a hint/clue for those as
stupid as I.
In the course of a creditable attempt at Molex-style connectors (I need
about 1000 because of poor planning), I inadvertently stuck a plug-type
insert in the wrong hole.
Of course, this didn't show till I was fully finished populating the
15-circuit section. These are 0.063 (1/16)" fellows. I naturally have the
prong release device for the wrong size and can't afford the time to import
the right one (Canada doesn't make anything any more).
I spied my tin can full of brass and alu tubing which I got from the
local control-model shop - and the bell rang.....
I won't say what sizes I acquired because there are tiny differences
in each maker's bits, but:
My suggestion is to get a foot of each size brass and alu tubing
that looks to fit whatever connector you're using and trial-fit each end
until you find the magic size which "clicks" the locking fins into the hole
and permits a constant pull to suddenly extract the pin/receptacle. A short
twist of the tube usually 'fairs' the locking fins - and is best practiced
on the bare pins before mounting. Use magnifiers.
Having craftily repeated this asinine manoeuvre several times since
(answer the phone, call for help, lunch bell) I am happy to rise to the
challenge of quickly undoing what took me 20 minutes to achieve. Well, maybe
content if not happy.
Cheers, Ferg
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