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Re: making MTA cables

2002-04-22 by mmarsh100

This is a good idea, especially for the beefier power cables.  The 
screwdriver trick worked, but I had to put it (gently) in a vise.

Mike

--- In motm@y..., "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@y...> wrote:
> >>>>
> You don't need a special tool, just a very narrow screwdriver. I do 
> this all the time by just placing the wire across the connector and 
> then pushing down on one side and then the other with a flat edge 
> screwdriver that's narrow enough to fit in the hole. Or, if you 
have 
> two narrow screwdrivers, you can try doing both sides at once.
> <<<<
> 
> I use a fairly large pair of needlenose pliers with blunt ends. 
Open 
> it slightly so that the points are on either side of the blade, and 
> push.
> 
> Moe

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