Diode Pressing Tool

[SN P]

Hi, was just wondering if anyone new whether or not a brass spacer, like this, would be suitable as a pressing tool. I was told that it would be fine by another laser enthusiast (not here) so just wanted to make sure before purchasing and putting it into application.
Thanks in advance

 

[ARG]

Anything with the right diameter will work fine. I used socket wrench bits to press 9mm diodes before I got a lathe.

 

[SN P]

Thanks, I thought that the press had to be a specific size to accommodate each diode rather than being able to use 1 for all sizes

 

[ARG]

It does have to be a specific size You can't use a 9mm diode press for a 3.8mm diode.

 

[SN P]

That's what I was referring to. I know that it is possible to buy individual presses for each size diode so I was wondering if spacer, like what I listed, would be suitable for all.

 

[ARG]

Ah, then the answer is no. It's very hard to get an evenly press a diode into a module with a press that is too small, and it's impossible if the press is too large.

 

[SN P]

Oh okay so the spacer that I linked wouldn't be suitable then?

 

[ARG]

It'll probably work for 5.6mm diodes.

 

[SN P]

Thanks

 

[IWIRE]

Flaminpyro sells a nice set of press tools that work really well. I guess he still sells them, I bought a set a few months ago. He also had a stuck module extractor that is real handy, I've used it for about everything except removing a stuck module.

 

[USAbro]

What type can I use to extract a diode from a heat sink. Sorry for commenting on old post. Please no neg.
Can a link be provided to eBay or Amazon please for a suitable part?

 

[BowtieGuy]

Check out the post right above yours ^^^^^ , no need for ebay or amazon!
IWIRE's got it right, Flaminpyro's the way to go.

 

[USAbro]

For reasons I don't want to discuss, I can't buy from people on the forum now. Any other offers. Nothing against forum members.