Tamiya connector tool
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 12:27 pm
Recently I replaced a few antennas for old Futaba radios.
Never throwing out old parts, I stashed the broken antennas.
I also saved several Tamiya connectors with mostly cut wires and the terminal still locked in the connector.
I can get the terminals out but it always a PITA. Never bought a tool specifically designed to do the job.
Then put the two thoughts together.
Found that one of the antenna sections is ideal as a terminal removal tool and it works perfect. And it was free.
I already have several sets of new terminals and the proper crimpers so I'm good to go.
Chuck
Never throwing out old parts, I stashed the broken antennas.
I also saved several Tamiya connectors with mostly cut wires and the terminal still locked in the connector.
I can get the terminals out but it always a PITA. Never bought a tool specifically designed to do the job.
Then put the two thoughts together.
Found that one of the antenna sections is ideal as a terminal removal tool and it works perfect. And it was free.
I already have several sets of new terminals and the proper crimpers so I'm good to go.
Chuck