Check out these neat tools

Just a heads up as I have ordered a set of these tools and they actually work. For years I have fought with removing pins and sockets from molex connectors. This nice set of pin picks is just what the technician ordered.

https://www.banggood.com/11Pcs-Terminal-Removal-Tool-Kit-Wiring-Connector-Pin-Release-Extractor-p-1179384.

John

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mcb1 over 7 years ago +2

Okay, I've bitten and before I order them I'd like your view if they are any good, or simple cheap and limited. I note they say not to pry, which suggests they can't handle a little abuse. Cheers and thanks…
jw0752 over 7 years ago in reply to mcb1 +2

Hi Mark, I'm not going to tell you that they are high quality but the steel that is used in the prongs is hard and acts like spring steel. I was able to remove a male and female pin from a molex connector…
DAB over 7 years ago +2

Nice find John. I still use the plastic tool that came with the connectors I purchased many-many years ago. So I am interested in seeing how well they work out for you. DAB

mcb1 over 7 years ago

Okay, I've bitten and before I order them I'd like your view if they are any good, or simple cheap and limited.

I note they say not to pry, which suggests they can't handle a little abuse.

Cheers and thanks for these links.
Mark
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jw0752 over 7 years ago in reply to mcb1

Hi Mark,
I'm not going to tell you that they are high quality but the steel that is used in the prongs is hard and acts like spring steel. I was able to remove a male and female pin from a molex connector in less than a minute. The barrel tools do seem to be aluminum and may not be as sturdy. The fact is the need for this is very occasional but when it is needed it can be very frustrating to get the clips out of the plastic. For $3 and free shipping I just didn't feel that there was much to loose.
John
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DAB over 7 years ago

Nice find John.

I still use the plastic tool that came with the connectors I purchased many-many years ago.

So I am interested in seeing how well they work out for you.

DAB
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michaelwylie over 7 years ago

I've always been using a set of fine tip tweezers to push the flap down and slide the pin out. They look interesting.
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jw0752 over 7 years ago in reply to michaelwylie

Hi Michael,

I hope all is well with you in So. CA. I was thinking of you when some of those fires were threatening Eastern LA suburbs. As far as removing the pins I also have tried many things including miniature screw drivers and dental picks. Since I have retired I don't suppose I will have the need as I did in the past to pull pins but just in case these caught my eye.

John
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michaelwylie over 7 years ago in reply to jw0752

Yes, the fires were bad this year. Fortunately for me, only one was close enough to see smoke. The fire in the North was devastating.
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