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piavis(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

Maybe a dumb question, but how do you use the d-sub extract tool to extract a pin from the shell? Since I’ve pulled one wire out of the crimped pin already, I’m assuming I’m not doing something right.  

   

Jim  

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bob(at)bob-white.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

Hi Jim,



The extractor tool goes around the wire and slips around the pin.  The

pin has little tabs that lock it in the housing.  The extractor pushes

the tabs back so that the pin will slip out.  It seems to take a little

time to get the "feel" for using the tool.  Also there are several

tools that look similar but aren't the correct size.  I used to use a

cheap extractor that I bough at the local electronics supply house.  It

worked pretty good most of the time.  The last time I ordered pins from

Mouser, I got the "recommended" tool and it seems to work better.  I

think the metal was a little thinner making it easier to slip into the

proper place.



The best thing to do is push the tool in and gently pull on the wire.

If it doesn't come out pretty easily, pull the tool out part way and

try again.  Try rotating it a little before pushing it back in.  On

occasion I've done that a dozen times before the pin finally came out

easily.  Then for some reason the next pin works right away!  It's just

a matter of getting the "feel" I guess.



Bob W.  (Not a dumb question - although there are such things.)

On Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:59:40 -0800

"J&C Piavis" <piavis(at)comcast.net> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Maybe a dumb question, but how do you use the d-sub extract tool to extract

 a pin from the shell? Since I've pulled one wire out of the crimped pin

 already, I'm assuming I'm not doing something right.

 

  

 

 Jim

 

 


	




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billsettle(at)bellsouth.n
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:24 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

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		   Bob W.  (Not a dumb question - although there are such things.)


	




I probably shouldn't say this, but...   Back when I was in A&P school, we had a great electrical instructor who ran a tight ship.  One day I wasn't sure I was getting what he was trying to explain, so I said, "Let me ask you a stupid question..."   His response was, "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people.  What's your question?"   This drew huge laughter from the whole class and from then on it had a much lighter atmosphere...  Great instructor.  I'll never forget him.



Bill Settle,

RV-8 Wings.

bob(at)bob-white.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:29 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

On Wed, 7 Feb 2007 5:23:20 -0500

Bill Settle <billsettle(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:



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 > Bob W.  (Not a dumb question - although there are such things.)

 

 

 I probably shouldn't say this, but...   Back when I was in A&P school, we had a great electrical instructor who ran a tight ship.  One day I wasn't sure I was getting what he was trying to explain, so I said, "Let me ask you a stupid question..."   His response was, "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people.  What's your question?"   This drew huge laughter from the whole class and from then on it had a much lighter atmosphere...  Great instructor.  I'll never forget him.

 

 Bill Settle,

 RV-8 Wings.

 

Hi Bill,
	




I've often heard similar comments, and maybe it takes a stupid person

to ask a stupid question, but here's a stupid question:



"But officer, wasn't I going faster than that?"  



Bob W.



Do not archive

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N93BD - Rotary Powered BD-4 - http://www.bob-white.com

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Dan Reeves

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 16

Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

Isn't there some comedian out there known for his "You can't fix Stupid" act?

   

  Hillarious routine,,, but I only half agree...

   

  I can fix my own stupidity in any given area by learning, studying, asking questions, making mistakes, etc,,,but he's right, no one else can fix it for me.  

   

  do not archive  

  

Bill Settle <billsettle(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:

  [quote]--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Bill Settle 



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		   Bob W. (Not a dumb question - although there are such things.)


	




I probably shouldn't say this, but... Back when I was in A&P school, we had a great electrical instructor who ran a tight ship. One day I wasn't sure I was getting what he was [quote][b]

BPETERS2(at)bak.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

The comedian is Ron White as I recall…  

   

Do not archive  

   

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tompkinsl(at)integra.net
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:49 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

"Ignorance can be fixed, stupid is forever."   I don't remember the author.

  

 Larry

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nuckollsr(at)cox.net
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:31 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

Just finished up a piece that had been languishing on my hard drive

for more months than I'd like to admit. The following shop notes



http://aeroelectric.com/articles/D-Sub_Pin/Pin-Extraction.html



. . . has been added to the What's New and Articles index of the

website. Critical review and proof-readers welcome.



        Bob . . .



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        ( IF one aspires to be "world class",  )

        ( what ever you do must be exercised   )

        ( EVERY day . . .                      )

        (                  R. L. Nuckolls III  )

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bob(at)bob-white.com
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:40 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:29:33 -0600

"Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckollsr(at)cox.net> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 

 

 Just finished up a piece that had been languishing on my hard drive

 for more months than I'd like to admit. The following shop notes

 

 http://aeroelectric.com/articles/D-Sub_Pin/Pin-Extraction.html

 

 . . . has been added to the What's New and Articles index of the

 website. Critical review and proof-readers welcome.

 

 

 

         Bob . . .

 

         ----------------------------------------

         ( IF one aspires to be "world class",  )

         ( what ever you do must be exercised   )

         ( EVERY day . . .                      )

         (                  R. L. Nuckolls III  )

         ----------------------------------------

 

 

Nice write up Bob.  I had never paid any attention to the little hole.
	




The cheap gray extractor that I used for a while always gave me a lot

more trouble.  I notice that the metal barrel only wraps half way

around. The red/white one is more like 3/4.  I also just noticed that

the red end is only a half circle like the cheap gray one so maybe it

was meant for insertion only.  I've never seen a need for an insertion

tool on these pins.



Bob W.



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First Flight:  11/23/2006 7:50AM - 2.4 Hours Total Time

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nuckollsr(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

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 >

 >

Nice write up Bob.  I had never paid any attention to the little hole.



The cheap gray extractor that I used for a while always gave me a lot

more trouble.  I notice that the metal barrel only wraps half way

around. The red/white one is more like 3/4.  I also just noticed that

the red end is only a half circle like the cheap gray one so maybe it

was meant for insertion only.  I've never seen a need for an insertion

tool on these pins.



Bob W.


	


   AHA! You've provided some proof-reading support without even trying.

   The RED end is for insertion and is slightly smaller so as to purposely

   avoid slipping over the wire grip. The WHITE end is for extraction. It's

   the only one with the hole in it.



   Thanks for bringing this up. I'll add this to the Shop Notes.



   Bob . . .

nuckollsr(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: Using D-Sub extract tool

Thanks to the prompts from several proof readers, I've added

some enhancements to the D-Sub Pins Shop Notes at:



http://aeroelectric.com/articles/D-Sub_Pin/Pin-Extraction.html



Thanks for your help folks!



Bob . . .

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