Making Cables

[reicherb]

I would like to start making my own cables but am not sure where is a good place to get a crimper, striper, connectors, and a spool of cable.

Can anybody help me out?

 

[Norssak]

[l]www.warehouse.com[/l]
They are not the bargin basement type, you pay a litle more but they hold your hand over the phone if you are uncertain about your needs. They will also mail you their catalog forever.

 

[BCYL]

Just check your local PC store... they should have all you need...

 

[Mday]

for an actual store, radioshack OR homedepot will have what you need.

otherwise, there are lots of stores to choose from...

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here is some information to help, if you don't know much...

crimping

wiring

i should really update the information and pictures, but wtf right...

article from ars

 

[reicherb]

Any ideas who has this stuff cheap?

 

[outlamd]

check out cyberguys
www.cyberguys.com
They sell all kinds of tools, crimpers, cable, etc. Fair pricing too.
Look under the tools section, they have a crimper/Stripper for 13.95

 

[spidey07]

Carefull with cheap crimpers though. You get what you pay for.

 

[Chatterjee]

getting a cheap crimper makes it difficult. however, with some practice, it'll be a breeze and you'll be able to use any crimper to do the job... i got a 13 buck one and it's fantastic

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[Mday]

you can get cheap crimpers. just stay away from plastic crimpers. i got a cheap crimper. $30 is cheap lol... ;-) for a crimper anyway.