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nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:35 pm Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

Just ran across an offering of the venerable

AMP 59250 PIDG crimper on ebay



http://tinyurl.com/grw4bdg



I've still got the first one I ever owned. Bought

it while I worked at Cessna the first time. I've

purchased two more since. The price of this

offer on eBay is VERY reasonable for this tool.

   Bob . . .

johnbright

Joined: 14 Dec 2011
Posts: 166
Location: Newport News, VA

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Red/Blue PIDG tool

Does it do a better job for typical home builder versus RCT-1?

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alec(at)alecmyers.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:07 am Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

Sigh. There goes the beer budget for another month.



On Feb 13, 2017, at 20:59, Robert L. Nuckolls, III <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com> wrote:






Just ran across an offering of the venerable

AMP 59250 PIDG crimper on ebay



http://tinyurl.com/grw4bdg



I've still got the first one I ever owned. Bought

it while I worked at Cessna the first time. I've

purchased two more since. The price of this

offer on eBay is VERY reasonable for this tool.

 Bob . . .

johnbright

Joined: 14 Dec 2011
Posts: 166
Location: Newport News, VA

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:12 am Post subject: Re: Red/Blue PIDG tool

 	  johnbright wrote: 	
		  Does it do a better job for typical home builder versus RCT-1? 	




Disregard, I bought the last one.

_________________
John Bright, RV-6A, at FWF, O-360
Z-101 single batt dual alt SDS EM-5-F.
john_s_bright@yahoo.com, Newport News, Va
N1921R links

nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
Guest

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:47 am Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

At 08:12 AM 2/14/2017, you wrote:

  	  Quote: 	
		  --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "johnbright" <john_s_bright(at)yahoo.com>



 

 johnbright wrote:

 > Does it do a better job for typical home builder versus RCT-1? 	


    Short answer, yes. But the contrary question

    is, if the AMP T-head is the best, is the

    RCT-1 inadequate?



    As I described here, the el-cheepo tools produce

    mechanically adequate crimps on PIDG terminals



    http://tinyurl.com/kfk6jss



    They 'ain't pretty' but they work . . .



    I own several el-cheepo 3-holers that are

    carried in my toolboxes . . . at risk for

    being lost or stolen. Or more likely

    being an inventory of tools I can give away

    to individuals who show an interest and

    aptitude for using them well. I've lost

    a few 3-holers but I've given away many

    more.



    The AMP t-head tools are the cream of the

    crop for functional utility in application

    of PIDG terminals. But it's like comparing

    a Craftsman, induction motor, ball bearing

    table saw with a ToolCraft, brushed motor,

    sleeve bearing saw. BOTH are capable of

    making a square cut or dado groove.

    But the execution with the later saw

    requires more attention on the part of

    the operator.



 

   Bob . . .

donvansanten(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:07 am Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

I have both the 3 hole and the two position t-head. I never use the three hole on red or blue amp terminals because they do not look as good and use more energy to squeez the crimper. My hands have some arthritis so it is painful to use the three holer. I wish that I could find a t-head for the yellow amp connercors. I would buy it in a heart beat to avoid the pain.



On Feb 14, 2017 10:53, "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com (nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com)> wrote: 	  Quote: 	
		    At 08:12 AM 2/14/2017, you wrote:

  	  Quote: 	
		  --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "johnbright" <john_s_bright(at)yahoo.com (john_s_bright(at)yahoo.com)>



 

 johnbright wrote:

 > Does it do a better job for typical home builder versus RCT-1? 	


    Short answer, yes. But the contrary question

    is, if the AMP T-head is the best, is the

    RCT-1 inadequate?



    As I described here, the el-cheepo tools produce

    mechanically adequate crimps on PIDG terminals



    http://tinyurl.com/kfk6jss



    They 'ain't pretty' but they work . . .



    I own several el-cheepo 3-holers that are

    carried in my toolboxes . . . at risk for

    being lost or stolen. Or more likely

    being an inventory of tools I can give away

    to individuals who show an interest and

    aptitude for using them well. I've lost

    a few 3-holers but I've given away many

    more.



    The AMP t-head tools are the cream of the

    crop for functional utility in application

    of PIDG terminals. But it's like comparing

    a Craftsman, induction motor, ball bearing

    table saw with a ToolCraft, brushed motor,

    sleeve bearing saw. BOTH are capable of

    making a square cut or dado groove.

    But the execution with the later saw

    requires more attention on the part of

    the operator.



 

   Bob . . .

alec(at)alecmyers.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:58 pm Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

I believe the AMP tool for yellow crimps is a different design: doesn't have a T head. I just got one on eBay at the same time, $45.



On Feb 14, 2017, at 2:04 PM, don van santen <donvansanten(at)gmail.com (donvansanten(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  I have both the 3 hole and the two position t-head. I never use the three hole on red or blue amp terminals because they do not look as good and use more energy to squeez the crimper. My hands have some arthritis so it is painful to use the three holer. I wish that I could find a t-head for the yellow amp connercors. I would buy it in a heart beat to avoid the pain.



On Feb 14, 2017 10:53, "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com (nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com)> wrote: 	  Quote: 	
		    At 08:12 AM 2/14/2017, you wrote:

  	  Quote: 	
		  --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "johnbright" <john_s_bright(at)yahoo.com (john_s_bright(at)yahoo.com)>



 

 johnbright wrote:

 > Does it do a better job for typical home builder versus RCT-1? 	


    Short answer, yes. But the contrary question

    is, if the AMP T-head is the best, is the

    RCT-1 inadequate?



    As I described here, the el-cheepo tools produce

    mechanically adequate crimps on PIDG terminals



    http://tinyurl.com/kfk6jss



    They 'ain't pretty' but they work . . .



    I own several el-cheepo 3-holers that are

    carried in my toolboxes . . . at risk for

    being lost or stolen. Or more likely

    being an inventory of tools I can give away

    to individuals who show an interest and

    aptitude for using them well. I've lost

    a few 3-holers but I've given away many

    more.



    The AMP t-head tools are the cream of the

    crop for functional utility in application

    of PIDG terminals. But it's like comparing

    a Craftsman, induction motor, ball bearing

    table saw with a ToolCraft, brushed motor,

    sleeve bearing saw. BOTH are capable of

    making a square cut or dado groove.

    But the execution with the later saw

    requires more attention on the part of

    the operator.



 

   Bob . . .

johnbright

Joined: 14 Dec 2011
Posts: 166
Location: Newport News, VA

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Red/Blue PIDG tool

 	  nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect wrote: 	
		  At 08:12 AM 2/14/2017, you wrote:



    As I described here, the el-cheepo tools produce

    mechanically adequate crimps on PIDG terminals



    http://tinyurl.com/kfk6jss



    They 'ain't pretty' but they work . . .



    I own several el-cheepo 3-holers that are

    carried in my toolboxes . . . at risk for

    being lost or stolen. Or more likely

    being an inventory of tools I can give away

    to individuals who show an interest and

    aptitude for using them well. I've lost

    a few 3-holers but I've given away many

    more.



    The AMP t-head tools are the cream of the

    crop for functional utility in application

    of PIDG terminals. But it's like comparing

    a Craftsman, induction motor, ball bearing

    table saw with a ToolCraft, brushed motor,

    sleeve bearing saw. BOTH are capable of

    making a square cut or dado groove.

    But the execution with the later saw

    requires more attention on the part of

    the operator.

 

   Bob . . . 	




Thanks Bob,



What I meant to say is I bought the last T head one in stock at the eBay link you posted.



Now I remember reading your document about PIDG crimpers a few years ago. Great write up! Is that a typo where it says red is 18-22 gage? Should it be 16-22?

_________________
John Bright, RV-6A, at FWF, O-360
Z-101 single batt dual alt SDS EM-5-F.
john_s_bright@yahoo.com, Newport News, Va
N1921R links

nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
Guest

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:06 am Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

 	  Quote: 	
		  



 Now I remember reading your document about PIDG crimpers a few years ago. Great write up! Is that a typo where it says red is 18-22 gage? Should it be 16-22?



 --------

 John Bright, RV-6A, at Finish Kit

 Continental Titan IOX-360, 8.5:1, vertical sump, SDSEFI EM-5, injectors in heads.

 Aeroelectric Z-12.

 	


   Yes. Good eye. I've fixed it.



 

   Bob . . .

rulmen

Joined: 06 Jul 2013
Posts: 3

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:53 am Post subject: Red/Blue PIDG tool

I grabbed one for less than $60!   Thanks for the heads up Bob!



Sent from my iPad



 	  Quote: 	
		   On Feb 14, 2017, at 7:05 AM, Alec Myers <alec(at)alecmyers.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Sigh. There goes the beer budget for another month.

 

 On Feb 13, 2017, at 20:59, Robert L. Nuckolls, III <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Just ran across an offering of the venerable

 AMP 59250 PIDG crimper on ebay

 

 http://tinyurl.com/grw4bdg

 

 I've still got the first one I ever owned. Bought

 it while I worked at Cessna the first time. I've

 purchased two more since. The price of this

 offer on eBay is VERY reasonable for this tool.

 

 

 Bob . . .

_________________
RULMEN

johnbright

Joined: 14 Dec 2011
Posts: 166
Location: Newport News, VA

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Red/Blue PIDG tool

The tool from ebay, fabersurplus, came with this sticker.



https://tinyurl.com/zvwp9dn

_________________
John Bright, RV-6A, at FWF, O-360
Z-101 single batt dual alt SDS EM-5-F.
john_s_bright@yahoo.com, Newport News, Va
N1921R links

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