Abstract: An extractor (50) comprises a table-like main body (52) having a plate (54) and four legs (56) extending downward from the four corners of the plate (54), respectively. Disposed between every two adjacent legs (56) is a wall (58) extending downward from an edge of the plate (54). A lengthwise and horizontal slot (68) is formed along each wall (58). A hole (72) is positioned at the center of the plate (54). An actuator (75) includes a bar (76) axially moveable within the hole (72). A knob (80) is positioned at the top of the bar (76) and above the plate (54). An actuating block (78) is positioned at the bottom of the bar (76) and below the plate (54). The slot (68) can retain a cover (24) of an IC socket assembly (20) in the main body (52) and the actuator (75) can release the cover (24) of the socket assembly (20) from the main body (52).

Abstract: A tool for connecting or disconnecting a loadbreak reducing tap plug, comprising a shaft having a first end adapted for engagement with an end of the loadbreak reducing tap plug and a second end connected to a torque release means, an insulating boot mounted on the shaft, the torque release means having first and second components which release at a predetermined torque, the second shaft engaging the second component, a handle affixed to the first component of the torque release means, such that when a torque that is less than the predetermined torque is applied to the handle, the torque is transmitted through the components to the shaft, whereby the torque is transmitted to the element of the loadbreak reducing tap plug, while a torque that is greater than the predetermined torque is not transmitted through the components, but causes the first component to rotate relative to the second component.

Abstract: A portable hand tool is provided for applying at least a two-part electrical connector having insulation displacement conductive elements to an insulated electrical cable. The tool includes a manually grippable frame, with a loading die on the frame for receiving and holding the two-part electrical connector in spaced relationship. A compression die is movable relative to the loading die into pressure engagement with the electrical connector. A shaft is threaded through the frame and is connected to the compression die to effect movement of the compression die relative to the loading die in response to rotation of the shaft. A manually grippable torque applying handle projects outwardly of the shaft for rotating the shaft. A second manually grippable handle is retractably mounted on the frame for projecting outwardly therefrom and for retraction to an inoperative position alongside the frame.

Abstract: A battery-powered portable tool for handling electronic workpieces, such as semiconductor wafers, wherein a desired pressure differential is generated by a serial connection of vacuum pumps. The tool includes a number of features which minimize the generation of particulate matter. The pumps are sealed in an airtight chamber to prevent the release of particles created during operation of the pumps. The tool is exhausted directly to the ambient atmosphere to prevent pump exhaust from disturbing particles within the tool. The valve is designed to provide a quick release of even lightweight workpieces and to minimize the sliding of valve components against each other. Submicron filtering removes any particles from the pump exhaust.

Abstract: A tool for aiding in the insert of an elbow terminator relative to an electrical bushing comprises a frame which is attachable to a fixed coupling element disposed adjacent the bushing, and a handle which is pivoted on a mounting pin of the frame. The handle is also slidable along the mounting pin to enable a drive pin carried by the handle to enter an eye affixed at the rear of the elbow. By rotating the handle selectively in opposite directions, the drive pin pushes the elbow into the bushing, or pulls the elbow out of the bushing, with a mechanical advantage.

Abstract: A programmable insertion tool is provided for inserting the contact pins of a pin header connector into plated through holes in a printed circuit board. The tool utilizes push pins of differing lengths to position selected contact pins to selected different depths thereby providing a make first, break last capability for these contact pins when connecting or disconnecting to a mating connector half.

Abstract: A connector has a terminal housing chamber. An elastic engaging arm for engaging the terminal extends from an inner wall. An opening with a guide groove for insertion of a disengaging tool opens to the front. The disengaging tool for disengaging a terminal from a connector is provided with a rod member for insertion into the opening. The rod member has a guide portion formed on a lateral side, extending along an axis of the stick body to guide the disengaging tool to a inner part of the connector when the rod member is inserted into the opening. A slope portion is formed on the tip of the stick body to contact the elastic engaging arm, pressing the elastic engaging arm, and bending the elastic engaging arm to disengage the elastic engaging arm from the terminal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a press tool for assembling and terminating electrical connector assemblies. The connector assemblies include a plurality of wires, a first housing component, a mateable second housing component and a plurality of terminals located within the connector assembly which can be simultaneously mass terminated to a portion of wire located within each terminal as a result of the mating of the housing components. Each portion defines an axis. The press tool comprises a first housing component support means for supporting the first housing component and cutting means for cutting each of the wires to a predetermined length. Spacer means is positioned between the first housing component support means and the cutting means for establishing the predetermined length of wire. Second housing component support means are also provided for supporting the second housing component.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided for facilitating assembly of a fiber optic connector which includes a body, a forwardly projecting fiber ferrule and a backshell member. The tool includes a base with a forward upstanding portion for receiving and positioning the fiber ferrule and a rearward upstanding portion for receiving and positioning the connector body. The rearward upstanding portion forms a saddle for receiving the connector body, the saddle having a flat side for engaging a flat side of the connector body to prevent rotation thereof as the backshell member is threadably assembled thereto.

Abstract: A hand operated tool for terminating the conductors of a hybrid cable to insulation displacement contacts contained in a connector. The tool includes a ratchet actuated cam which drives a ram and presser plate toward an abutting member upon which the connector assembly is secured. Free ends of the abutting member pass through the connector housing to provide adequate support. The free ends are then structurally supported by a bar that can be latched in place during operation of the tool. An interlock precludes operation of the tool without the support bar being in place. The operable handle which drives the ratchet is automatically disengaged when the ram has advanced to its fullest. A release mechanism provides for return of the ram to its starting position.

Abstract: Insulation piercing-connector having two parallel spaced cutting tongues each having a tapering introduction hole. A conductor surrounded by insulation is introduced without stripping. After introduction the conductor is clamped to the connector by at least one clamping lip. The clamping lip is provided in the space between the two cutting tongues.

Abstract: There is disclosed, a kit of parts for a hand tool (2) for forming electrical tabs (T1,T2) projecting from cable end portions (FC1, FC2) to a plurality of different configurations. The kit of parts comprises a plurality of different tab forming dies (14,16,18), a base assembly (8) having thereon two spaced tab forming anvils (10,12) for co-operation respective ones of the dies (14,16,18), an upper tooling mount assembly (6) having a spline (60) for receiving a selected one of the dies (14,16,18), and an actuating mechanism (4). The tooling mount assembly (6) is mounted to the base assembly (8) so as to be moveable theretowards through a working stroke to cause the selected die (14,16,18), on the spline (60) to co-operate with the appropriate anvil (10,12) to form the tabs (T1 or T2) of a cable end portion (FC1,FC2) laid on a cable receiving surface (92,104) of the appropriate anvil (10,12) to a particular configuration determined by the choice of the die (14,16,18) and anvil (10,12).

Abstract: A tool for pulling and removing the male housing of an electric connector away from the receptacle space of the female housing. The male housing has a plurality of slots to accommodate terminals, each terminal having a length of wire connected thereto. The tool includes a shank and a tool body integrally connected thereto. The tool body has a wide-and-short leg and a narrow-and-long leg in the form of a fork. The narrow-and-long leg has a lock projection on its rear side to be engaged by a lock recess or hole on the rear wall of the terminal slot in the male housing.

Abstract: Light-weight items or components may be picked-up and moved from space restricted areas. The method of lifting and placing such items involves the use of a hand-held tool, comprising a hollow tube containing a suction creating device, which suction creating device may be engaged by pressing an actuator member located in a hole in the hollow tube. A tip is attached to an open end of the hollow tube, so that air is expelled from and drawn into the suction creating device in the hollow tube through the tip. A gripping member is removably attached to the tip. The gripping member comprises a suction cup, an extension tube, and a fitting by which the gripping member is attached to the tip. A variety of gripping members, with suction cups of varying sizes and extension tubes of differing angles, may be used with the pick-up device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accurately positioning a semiconductor chip onto a die bond pad region of a semiconductor package. A frame is constructed for slidable contact with peripheral walls of a semiconductor package die cavity. A frame central aperture with a wide upper opening and a narrower lower opening guides a semiconductor chip dropped therethrough into a precise position in the die cavity.

Abstract: An electronic pin pulling tool has an elongated shank having opposite hook and handle ends. A pin engagement tip extends transversely from the hook end of the shank and has a free end, an opposite shank end, an outer pushing surface facing away from the handle end and an inner pulling surface facing the handle end of the shank. The shank end of the tip is recessed inwardly from the pushing surface by a distance generally equal to the distance between the pushing and pulling surfaces to facilitate insertion of the tip into the open end of an electronic pin with minimal inclination of the shank relative to the pin. To accommodate a particular pin size, the transverse distance from the free end of the tip of the tool to the opposite surface of the shank in the plane of the inner pulling surface is greater than the inside diameter of the lip of the pin and less than the inside diameter of the sleeve of the pin.

Abstract: Tool (10) includes a pair of elongate members (14,26,36) pivotably movable by handles (14) being urged together and apart, for the tool work end (12) to perform coupling and uncoupling operations on a connector assembly (200) placed in either channel (32) or (24) respectively. Each connector (100) is of the type having a rearward section (102) secured on an end of an electrical cable (150), and a forward section (104) including both a blade contact end section (110) and a blade-receiving recess (126) thereby being hermaphroditic and able to be coupled to another like connector (100); the connectors are rotatable about cooperating coupling sections (130) into and out of axial alignment.

Abstract: A tool (b 10) for handling fiber optic connectors (46) in narrow spaces features a thin collet tube (34) tapered at its end (42), and a pintle (32) axially movable within the collet tube (34) with a generally axially oriented grasping surface (52) at its end (40). The taper of the tube (34) forces the grasping surface (52) toward the inside wall (48) of the collet tube (34) when the pintle (32) is extended through the tube (34). The tang (44) of a fiber optic connected (46) is grasped between the grasping surface (52) and the collet tube wall (48). The tip (56) of the collet tube (34) is inclined to prevent damage to the optical fiber (54). By slotting the collet tube tip (b 60), transversely extending workpieces (62) may also be grasped.

Abstract: A tool for installation of pin connector assemblies into a computer path board, the pin assembly being of a type that permits a locking bushing to be slid over the pin into a recess within the body of the assembly and thereby cause a tight interference fit of the assembly within a receiving orifice in the patch board. The tool includes a retainer to engage a guide groove formed on the upper portion of the pin assembly and a tubular driver that is mechanically coupled to the retainer for driving the locking bushing into position. The retainer and the tubular driver are preferably connected to opposing handles of a biased plier arrangement. The plier arrangement may be hand or machine operated.

Abstract: An I.C. insertor/extractor, which can press I.C.s on and extract the I.C.s from a printed circuit board, having an elongate handgrip element a clipping element, and a cap having a stem on its bottom end. The lower portion of the stem is maintained in the enlarged bore of the elongate body since a first C-ring is received by a groove disposed at a lower portion of the stem. The clipping element has a clipping housing with a cylindrical protrusion to be lodged in the elongate body. A spring-loaded rivet is retained within the cylindrical protrusion by a second C-ring mounted in a channel disposed at a bottom end of the cylindrical protrusion. A pair of pinching elements which are combined by a spring element is disposed under the rivet and a plate below the pinching elements has a hole on the center position of the plate to receive the rivet.

Abstract: An extractor tool for removing a circuit module from a connector where the module has a substantial length, has a plurality of electrical contacts resiliently engaged with corresponding connector contacts, and has latch means at opposite ends receiving engagement by separate connector latches for detachably retaining the module on the connector. The tool has a thin flat body with spaced parallel legs extending from one side of the body to accommodate the substantial module length between the legs and has tapered surfaces on the edges of the distal ends of the legs to be pressed against the separate connector latches to release both of the latches at the same time to permit removal of the module from the connector free of damage to the latches or the resiliently engaged contacts.

Abstract: A tool 10 for extracting an electrical terminal member 36 from a terminal receiving passageway 56 of an electrical connector 50 comprises a body portion 12 having an aperture 20 extending axially thereinto, aperture 20 being adapted to receive a section 38 of terminal member 36 therewithin. Aperture 20 has first and second sections 22, 24, the first section 22 being dimensioned to slidably receive the terminal section 38 therewithin and the second section 24 having a reduced inner dimension such that second aperture section 24 provides an interference fit with the terminal section 38. The outer dimensions of the tool body portion 12 are adapted to be received in the terminal receiving passageway 56. Terminal member 36 includes rearward and forward stop means 44, 46, terminal member 36 being restrained from rearward axial movement by stop surfaces 60 within connector housing means 52 cooperable with the rearward terminal stop means 46.

Abstract: A cut, strip and wrap tool for removing insulation from a wire while wrapping about a terminal, comprising on a rotatable bit a wire-receiving slot which is circumferentially offset from a sleeve window at one end to a cutter at the opposite end. The bit configuration is such that both left hand and right hand loading of the wire by the operator is allowed.

Abstract: A tool for expanding elastic tubes which may then be placed around wires or cables. The tool includes three arms terminating in three parallel, elongated tips. Two of the arms are pivotally attached, while the third is retractably coupled to the first two. An elastic tube is positioned over all three tips when they are in close contact. When the handles of the tool are squeezed, all three tips separate, thereby expanding the tube. The tool may be used to apply insulating covers to cable splices, or for marking terminal connections with color-coded tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus for aiding the routing of conductors into an electrical panel distribution box and connecting the conductors to corresponding circuit breaker terminals of an electrical distribution panel therein. The apparatus includes a terminal jig having an upper surface, an array of number-coded holes extending through the first plate, a plurality of odd-number indicia on the upper surface adjacent to the holes, respectively, the holes each having a diameter greater than an outside diameter of the conductors, and a clamp for attaching the first plate to the distribution panel housing. A plurality of the number-coded conductors of the first group are pulled through a conduit into an interior of a distribution panel housing. The terminal jig is attached by the clamp to a lower front lip of the housing. The free ends of the conductors are inserted through correspondingly numbered holes in the terminal jig. The electrical power distribution panel is installed in the distribution panel housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for containment and alignment of wire terminations has a wire holder with a slidable retainer. The front of the wire holder has oval-shaped holes for partially receiving several oval-shaped wire terminations to be connected to electronic equipment, and for reducing rotational motion of the wire terminations. Smaller holes connected to the oval-shaped holes receive the wires, but prohibit further movement of the wire terminations into the wire holder so that wire terminations uniformly protrude from the wire holder. Slots at the back of the wire holder receive the wires, which wires are frictionally locked into place by the retainer.

Abstract: A device for removing IC chips from a PC board. The device includes a hold unit, a rectangular base, an adjusting member and a jaw unit. The hold unit and the jaw unit are pivotally joined to the rectangular base. The adjusting member is vertically disposed through the base for vertical upward and downward movement through the rectangular base. The length of the adjusting member can be adjusted in order to adjust the length of the jaw unit so as to accomodate the size of the IC chip to be removed by gripping of the hold unit and jaw unit.

Abstract: A tool for installing a string of insulator discs in an energized high voltage line is mounted on a hot stick. The tool comprises a pair of pivoting jaws adapted to securely grasp a string of insulators, and a hook mounted on one of the jaws for suspending the tool from the energized line. The improved tool allows a single worker to grasp an insulator disc string with the tool and suspend the disc string near an energized line. Subsequently, this worker can assist in fastening the cable clamps of the insulator string to the energized line.

Abstract: A telephone wire connector blade storage device, for use with an impact force insertion tool, comprises a generally rectangular shaped housing, the interior of which is divided into a plurality of blade storage bins which extend longitudinally through and are accessible by way of an end cap at one end of the housing. Protruding from the opposite end of the housing is a stem that is sized and shaped to be engageable with a bore in the rear end of the insertion tool, so as to enable the storage device to be fixedly attached to the handle at a location that does not interfere with the operation of the tool. In addition, the shape of the rectangular housing approximates that of the rear end of the tool handle, so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle by the craftsperson during use of the tool.

Abstract: A tool for the attachment of a solderless, compression-fit end connector to the end of a coaxial cable, in which tool the components of the connector and the two-level stripped coaxial cable are positioned and then a manually lever-operated piston within the tool forces the components and the cable together, locking the connector to the cable and providing a sealed chamber in which the braid connection is made. In a preferred embodiment, the connector attachment mechanism is located at one end of the tool and a two-level coaxial cable stripper is located at the other end of the tool.

Abstract: A tool for extracting one lead including a cable and its associated contact from a dense grouping of leads connected to a receptacle. In this instance, each contact is held in position in an associated bore of the receptacle by means of a locking tab integral with the receptacle and engaged with an annular shoulder on the contact to prevent its inadvertent removal. The tool is readily attachable to the cable, then said along the cable until extraction jaws are caused to engage the contact. They displace the locking tab and permit withdrawal of the lead from the receptacle. Subsequently, the jaws can be opened and removed from the cable. A reverse procedure can be utilized for returning the contact to its original position or inserting a new contact in its place.

Abstract: A method for mounting an electrical connector (10) to a printed circuit board or other support panel (12) with a top-actuated eyelet (20), and an actuation tool (50, 100) for use in practicing the method. The method comprises essentially a two-step mounting process whereby the actuating tool (50, 100) first grips and restrains the connector (10), and thereafter the connector (10) is positioned relative to a printed circuit board (13) and the tool (50, 100) operated to actuate the eyelet (20) to attach the connector (10) to the board (12). The method of the invention permits the eyelet (20) to be used to facilitate positioning of the connector (10) on the printed circuit board (12) and, in general, the method and actuating tool (50, 100) permit connectors (10) to be mounted to printed circuit boards (12) in an efficient, automated manner utilizing less complex and less costly tooling.

Abstract: A tool for a DIP-type IC includes an inverted U-shaped body having two elastic parallel arms respectively having two free ends, and a working medium mounted on the free ends. The tool is capable of both inserting an IC on a PCB and removing the IC from the PCB.

Abstract: A tool (10) facilitates use of self-stripping electrical connectors (12). The connectors are formed into a string held within a holder (14) and indexed sequentially to the forward end of the body where an integral pair of crimping pliers (16) activates the first connector in the string.

Abstract: A tool adapted to assist in the placement of dual in-line packaged circuits (DIPs) into printed circuit board sockets. The tool includes a channel-shaped body having parallel sides of a springlike material each side having a gripper jaw attached to the lower edge thereof to grasp and support a dual in-line packaged circuit. A manually operated piston operates to force a DIP circuit which is properly oriented to the socket, into the appropriate location with the leads from the circuit placed in proper engagement with a printed circuit board socket. Operation of the piston also in addition to properly placing the circuit, also automatically disengages the tool from the circuit after placement has been effected.

Abstract: A tool for inserting and removing a component, such as a programmable gate array integrated circuit (PGA IC) chip. At least two blocks are mounted on a threaded rotatable shaft, the shaft for causing relative movement between the blocks when rotated. Resilient flanges which are biased outward are attached at one of their ends to the uppermost block, while rigid support flanges are attached to a lower block. The free ends of the resilient flanges contain catches for gripping a PGA IC or its socket (mounted on a printed circuit board, e.g.). For removal of the chip, the catches grip the IC, and the shaft is rotated to cause the IC to be pulled from the socket. For insertion, the catches grip the socket, and shaft rotation causes the lowest block to push the IC into the socket.

Abstract: This invention discloses a multi-purpose modular plug crimp tool which is provided with at least one set of modular plug receiving groove, conduction piece pressing block, bus pressing block etc., and is thus applicable to perform crimp operations for several types of modular plugs.

Abstract: A lamp replacement tool which provides for positively captivating lamps for ease of removing or inserting lamps from or into the type of a lamp housing that forms part of a flush mounted push button switch used in aircraft cockpit control panels. The lamp is mounted behind a display legend formed on the face of the push button and for lamp replacement the push button portion of the switch unplugs from the switch body and hinges down to expose the rear of the lamp. A friction fit maintains the lamp in the lamp housing. The lamp replacement tool includes upper and lower blades extending from a handle member in spaced apart parallel relationship. The lower blade is formed with a forked end portion having a u-shape for engaging with a flange formed on a base portion of the lamp and for embracing the base portion. The upper blade is formed with either a v-shaped portion or an aperture for engaging with a base contact protruding from one end of the lamp. The upper blade terminates in an angled lead-in.

Abstract: A component insertion tool having an electric motor which is connected to a drive shaft having an orbitally vibrating head. The component is placed in the head and positioned over the correct location on a printed circuit board. The tool is turned on and the head orbitally moves the component slightly as the component and tool are pressed toward the circuit board to insert the component properly in the board. A spring allows the head to retract while the component is pressed into contract with the board.

Abstract: A Pin Grid Array (PGA) insertion tool includes first and second sets of moveably mounted facing fingers which are inserted in the space between a PGA connector and the substrate to which the connector is secured. A plunger includes a PGA insertion member slideably secured to the fingers. The fingers force the insertion member to align parallel to the plane of the connector to preclude tilting of the PGA during insertion. A guide shaft secured to the fingers guides the insertion member during insertion.

Abstract: A tool for preparing multi-conductor electrical cable in a configuration for termination to and installation in a self-contained wiring device which locates the electrical cable in an anvil and a cutter assembly pierces the outer sheath of the cable and subsequently spreads the conductors of the cable as the cutter is advanced into the cable. The tool also provides flanges adapted for urging the sliced and spread apart conductors in the body of a self-contained wiring device to terminate the conductors to the device and permit closure of the device by a back cover.

Abstract: An improved battery cable pliers includes a jaw configuration having a knife edge and spaced parallel legs which fit totally beneath a connector and cooperate with a second jaw associated with the pliers.

Abstract: A hand tool for assisting in the manual closure of integrated circuit (IC) storage and shipping cartridges, includes a base and a shank extending normal from one end of the base and terminating at a grip or stop formation. A pair of tines extends normal from another end of the base, along a direction of the shank. A hinged flap is mounted next to the second end such that it is rotatable to assume a position spaced parallel and extending along the tines. In use, the tines are inserted into an open end of a cartridge full of ICs, with the shank lying along the outer edge of the cartridge and thereafter pressure is manually applied via the tines against an IC to clear a pair of holes in the cartridge and permit insertion of a closure pin through the holes and between the tines. The flap is positioned against the pin to assist in driving the pin into an interference fit. After the pin is inserted the ICs are firmly retained in the cartridge in the well known and desired manner.

Abstract: An installation tool for mounting a loadbreak reducing tap plug in a high voltage "T"-type connector of the type including a cable connector having a threaded opening, the plug having a threaded end adapted to be mounted in the threaded opening of the cable connector and a threaded bolt extending through the threaded end of the plug, the threaded bolt having a wrenching opening and being rotated by a wrenching tool for connecting the plug to a bushing, the installation tool comprising a shaft having a threaded end corresponding to the threaded opening in the connector and a threaded opening corresponding to the threaded bolt, whereby the threaded end of the installation tool can be mounted in the threaded opening in the connector, the threaded bolt can be mounted in the threaded opening in the installation tool, and the threaded end of the plug can be drawn into alignment with the threaded opening in the connector when the installation tool is backed out of the threaded opening in the connector.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wiring tool to be employed in the cutter-terminal technique for wiring multipole electric connectors, contact strips, and similar structures, with a support and a retainer for the connector that accommodates the conductors that are to be connected and with the support capable of being displaced parallel to itself and to the retainer or vice versa, wherein the support and retainer constitute an interchangeable head that adapts to an extremely wide range of applications and that can be mounted on and dismounted from a transmission, characterized in that the transmission consists of a device that is driven by an electric motor.

Abstract: Device or tool for mounting BNC connectors on the wall of a chassis or housing includes a handle on a shaft for rotating a driver element which is configured to mate with and engage a BNC connector to be mounted. By using different driver elements, male BNC connectors or other similar electronic (R.F.) connectors can be mounted on a housing or chassis without damaging internal components.

Abstract: A locating device for crimping tools adapted to hold a connector firmly between crimping die sets and a wire guide for guiding a wire into the connector located between the crimping die sets.

Abstract: A tool for aligning contacts of an electrical connector with conductive areas of a circuit board comprises a base member with comb means movably secured thereto. The comb means are movable between a first position and a second position to cooperate with the contacts of the connector to insure that the contacts are precisely aligned as the circuit board is inserted into the connector. Securing and alignment means are provided to allow the comb means to easily adjust to the contacts of individual connectors. As the comb means is brought into engagement with the contacts a space bar is provided to prevent the contacts from entering the recess into which the circuit board enters. The contacts are maintained in position as soldering occurs, ensuring that a positive electrical connection is affected.

Abstract: An installation tool for attaching electrical lines to electrical equipment, such as at elbow to bushing terminations. The tool readily allows firm gripping and transfer of force by a servicing worker to the elbow bushing connection to insure firm connection. It is particularly adapted for use in areas too small or confined to permit use of conventional tools.

Abstract: A tool for mounting connectors onto a printed circuit board. More particularly, the tool includes a pair of pins mounted in a holder. A connector is placed on the tool with the pins passing through holes therein. Thereafter, the connector leads are accurately piloted into plated through holes in the PCB by the pins being inserted into aligned holes in the board.