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George Lendich wrote:
> .  It takes 
> a lot longer - with a lot more waste - to get consistently good 
> solder joints, than it does to get good crimped joints with a 
> high-quality crimping tool.  When I get to that point, I'm 
> investing in an appropriate crimping tool; it will be less 
> expensive than the time and re-works I'd have to put into a 
> soldered system.
>
> Best Regards,
> Dale R.
>
> Dale
> After having some work done of the Motorbike and seeing the professional crimping tool - I'm totally with your opinion on this.
> George (down under)
>
>   

After borrowing a top of the line crimping tool - I'm totally against 
your opinion on this 8*)
I like the Dsub connectors with the solder cups.  Tin the tip of the 
wire. Fill the cup halfway with solder, and slide the wire in and keep 
the heat on until the solder just starts to wick.  With the connector 
clamped in place, I don't need more than the two hands I have.
I find with the crimp connectors that I spend way too much time 
searching for small pieces of metal 'cause I can't hold them in my fat 
fingers.