Colyn asks:

<<<If you didn't like Fast-ons but you needed a fuse block - where do you get one that doesn't use them?>>>

The  fuse block advocated by Bob Nuckolls works well. The male Fast-On tabs have a handy little hole that fits a 22 gage wire nicely. Pass the conductors through the hole, solder and shrink wrap.

Regarding comments on the suitability of Fast-Ons and D-Subs, any connector will work for a while.  How long a connector works is a function of the environment, the quality of the connector (materials and design) and the skill of the installer.  IF you know what you are doing and carefully execute a connector implementation you can make a cheap connector perform well. Scott Krueger  is an example of a smart guy who puts a lot of thought and effort into the details. He apparently also has the experience and knowledge to guide him, but even with all that he has still had some minor problems which, due undoubtedly to meticulous and careful maintenance, he was able to mitigate without incidence. Unfortunately we are not all as smart and skilled as Scott. Personally, I base my component selection decisions on the assumption that the installer is an idiot with two left hands (me). Therefore, if I exceed the low performance requirement for success the remaining margin can be put in the safety bank.

As the old saying goes "A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations that require his superior skills." Same applies to building.

Regards
Brent Regan