Pressing the diode...is there any easy way without a press?

[xXDUNNXx]

is there any way to make a simple diy press.....anyone know of anything that works decently...i have large vise grips...what should i use?

 

[Drew]

a vise and the back end of the module flipped around so the wire hole is against the back of the diode works for starting out

 

[xXDUNNXx]

This is on a dilda...i saw what you are talking about on the regular module though...

 

[rocket689]

I've heard of guys using small, thin wall tubing that can fit between the press-fit socket and the diode pins. Then use a vise to press. I seem to remember someone saying that they use a piece cut out of a telescoping metal antenna (like on a rc controller)

 

[scopeguy20]

I have pressed a lot of them with a air nozzle called a "barb fitting" I got it at Harbor Freight for about a buck, and although I have a vise, it is not always needed. Some like the last LPC I put in just need the pressure I can push down by hand. -Glenn

 

[LaZeRz]

I use a 3/16 socket and a piece of antenna

 

[xXDUNNXx]

hey guys, thanks for the advice...i found that a 3/16 barbed plumbing fitting works perfectly!...thanks though!

 

[xivlia]

i used a drawer in my kitchenn it needs to be 100% horizontal action though ( like pulls out and pushes in) if its that kind of drawer, then pull it abit put ur module between it and close the drawer and ur done easiest way, if you dont have a vice or some sort of tool.

 

[lasersbee]

i used a drawer in my kitchenn it needs to be 100% horizontal action though ( like pulls out and pushes in) if its that kind of drawer, then pull it abit put ur module between it and close the drawer and ur done easiest way, if you dont have a vice or some sort of tool.

That has to be the dumbest thing I ever read....:crackup::crackup::crackup:
BTW the abreviation of You are is spelled you're not ur......:undecided:

Jerry

 

[xivlia]

meh

 

[Toaster]

I heard .22 shell works as well.