Pinning Tools

[mattjames]

What pick or pinning set do you guys recommend or like for removing the pins from say C175 style/PCM connectors or just in general? Preferably ones that don't promote damage and reusability of the pin.

 

[Juice]

I have a small tool about the size of one of those free pocket screw drivers. Dont now where it came from.
Sewing needle works, I also have some T shaped sowing needles, ones used to hold the material while machine sewing.
Dental pick could also work. It just needs to be small enough to release the plastic piece in the connector, the wire will slide out. No tool needed to put terminal back into new slot.

 

[mattjames]

Gotcha! I have that four pack of Snap on various picks for years

 

[DieHarder]

Lots of options on feebay.... I bought a set which has come in useful on those rare occasions when I needed to de-pin connectors. Only $6-8 if I remember correctly.

Just do a search on: Electrical pin tools

 

[pass1over]

the orange handle picks from harbor freight work great.