It's not impossible to find it online. eBay has a few models for you to
choose from. I am not vouching for any of these, but if you just need this
tool occasionally, the cheapies can't be too bad since the mechanism is
pretty simple and straightforward:
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The connectors that Schmidt use for their hub connections, and that
Schmidt, Busch & Müller and others use for headlight to taillight
connections, are designed to be crimped to the wires, not soldered. If you
solder the wire, you create a stress riser where the solder ends. In the
case of the hub
If you don't use the specific crimping tool, it is a good idea to solder,
before crimping. Maybe Anton from Velolumino will weigh in with his
excellent approach. Also, this article by Jan is highly
instructive
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/wiring-a-light-for-a-son-generator-hub
I bought crimpers from Peter White and glad I did.
On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3:57:34 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote:
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> Specific tool is near impossible to find in stores or online, unless 60$+
> bucks.
> What do you all use as alternatives?
> Or must one order the tool online?
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