DEC MMJ, eBay madness

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Tothwolf wrote:
>>>> The ratchet version of the Ideal Telemaster isn't too bad, and I 
>>>> carry one in with my spare tools, but its not my first choice and I 
>>>> don't think I've used it in about 3 years now. The non-ratchet 
>>>> version is just junk IMO though.
>>>
>>> Ok, found it..... I don't have either of the Ideal tools your talking 
>>> about.  Mine is a Ideal Crimpmaster.  It does ratchet, which I assume 
>>> is benefit since it doesn't release until the full crimp has been 
>>> placed on the connector.
>>
>> That's not the only benefit.  The Crimpmaster has interchangeable dies.
> 
> And they are industry standard. I have all sorts of dies for my Paladin 
> frames. Everything from modular plug dies, to coax dies, to old style 
> fiber optic connector dies, to electrical terminal and ferrule dies. 
> There are probably close to 100 different dies available that will fit 
> these type of frames, though I only own a fraction of them.

I had no idea that this tool used a standard configuration.  I just 
picked it out because Ideal had a good selection of dies for it.

Is there a way of using this tool to attach SCs to Fiber without epoxy 
and polishing?  That would kick much ass.  I have a cleaver set and 
tester.  I just don't have all the latest fiber termination gear.  I 
just don't have the cash right now.

How do the feel and function of the Paladin frames compare with the 
Crimpmaster ones?

Peace...  Sridhar