Crimp Extraction Tools

[Purity]

Can anyone recommend some tools to extract molex female and male pins, so 0.093", and Mate N Lock plugs and sockets 0.25", and 0.163". I think that would cover most video game sockets?

I did look on eBay but the removal tools I looked at seemed to get fairly bad reviews, for being cheap and nasty, and most look identical
Purity2013-10-23 20:14:48

 

[guddler]

A precision screwdriver

I bought a tool off eBay once and it lasted for about 2 pins. My precision screwdriver has yet to break!

 

[mathj]

+1 for the screwdriver.

just look for the little bit sticking out on the pin and jam a small screwdriver in there and the pin should just pop out

math

 

[bonehead]

I too am looking for the same tool. I have used a screwdriver but would prefer a tool for the job.
Maybe worth buying none from eBay for under £10 and give it a try!!

 

[Purity]

I've been doing some searching. These look really good but are 17.49 each:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261280540003?var=560224113554&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648

There's also a handy table to work out what you need.

I reckon the SS31 and SS34 should cover most arcade sockets - Molex and Mate-N-Lock . Any thoughts?

Anyone used these?

Purity2013-10-23 22:29:45

 

[cools]

I bought one many years ago designed for PC power cable sleeving work, it looks a bit like a syringe. Works brilliantly on mate n lok. Check PC modding shops.

 

[trm]

No opinion on your special tool, but I just unpicked the connectors in an ABI using a 3mm screwdriver.

I reckon it's a lot like dealing with a beautiful lady; a reasonable tool and plenty of dexterity

 

[Urgentemente]

No opinion on your special tool, but I just unpicked the connectors in an ABI using a 3mm screwdriver.

I reckon it's a lot like dealing with a beautiful lady; a reasonable tool and plenty of dexterity

OK other admins, change his username to Swiss Tony

Urgentemente2013-10-24 01:58:49

 

[ben76]

I use those little screwdriver sets from the pound shop

- Ben

 

[chubsta]

screwdriver all the way - wanted a special tool to do it until i saw how much they were...

 

[Purity]

I'll give the screwdriver a go for now. See how it goes, and potentially get one of those tools in the future. Thanks for the assistance!

 

[jengineer]

yes those little screwdrivers like these below ,normally a couple of quid from poundstretcher

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16pc-Micro-Precision-Watchmakers-Screwdriver-Set-Arts-Crafts-Model-Kit-Detail-/331024772183?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d129d2c57#ht_3465wt_1170

then I grind them down on the grindstone, bend them, stretch them anyway you want them

 

[ColinD]

These are quite good... not sure they will fit every sized pin though....

HERE

ColinD2013-10-24 17:47:15

 

[forcefulfil]

as above +10
pound shop!
jewellers driver set,click the little lug in,once done lift it out a tad

click back in

who needs a special tool

 

[tb lilley]

These are quite good... not sure they will fit every sized pin though....

HERE

Good shout. Thing I'll have me some of that.

 

[Purity]

Thanks Colin, this is precisely the sort of thing I was looking for. A multi removal tool
Purity2013-10-24 22:37:33