Great skill(s) until they realize they don't want to be in this business...
@danabw
I was going to suggest a tool similar to what others have (the feedthru cat crimper). For me, I find that it takes about 4 cables to master the process... but since I only crimp said cables every 6 -12 months; and then I have to relearn it.
But for technique, I have found that cutting the wires on an angle helps a lot.
First you have to master holding the wires in their proper order with one hand(...and fingers
), aligned so they generally stay in place. Then you cut the wires on angle so the 'first' wire (position 1) goes in first... second next.. etc.
I found this helps lead the witness in most cases. the brand of crimper and crimps I use had subtle molding for the wires so the angled cut lets you get each wire 'started' in position more easily. YMMV.
