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  1. Jones

    Packard connectors or shrink-tube splices?

    I still vote for the Packards. They just 'look right'. If you don't have an AF-8 (or similar acting crimping tool) the connectors can be soldered on. I've even used the civilian bullet connectors after stripping off the colored sleeve they come with out of the package. The AF-8 "turret" isn't...
  2. Jones

    Packard connectors or shrink-tube splices?

    The AF8 crimpers come with a selector wheel on the side. Just make sure the ones you're thinking of picking up have a wire size range of 26 to 12. I've never used the turrets in mine; I just visually adjust the depth of the connector to correctly place the crimps. The tool I made is just a 1/4"...
  3. Jones

    Packard connectors or shrink-tube splices?

    There have been several posts on the Daniels AF-8 crimping tool ( just make sure you're getting the one for automotive wire sized 'cause there's an identical version for computer and comm gear wiring that that's too small for our use) And, somewhere amongst the strings, I posted a picture of...
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