The heart behind this series is to educate the new and experienced sleever with new information and techniques that will give you the confidence to start any sleeving project. I will constantly be adding new videos to this series as well as reviews of new and old sleeving types and products. If you have any suggestions to add to the video series please feel free to post.
Part 1 - Tools of the Trade
This video will be all about what tools you will need for your sleeving project. After the video I will list all of the tools I mentioned. If you have any questions on any of them feel free to PM me or post it.
Here is the full purchase list of tools: Click the spoiler to see. Click to read the full list of Must Have,and Optional & Advanced Sleeving Tools (Click to show)
Basic "Must Have" Sleeving Tools
Scissors:[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-1448-Precision-Scissor-8-Inches/dp/B001BKHHGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1316882718&sr=1-1"]Amazon.com: Scotch Precision Scissor, 8-Inches (1448): Arts, Crafts & Sewing[/ame]
Flush Side Cutter:
Amazon.com: Extra Small Side Cutter: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Round Molex Remover:
http://en.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-sleeve/sleeve-kits-+-tools/sleeve-tools/pin-remover-4-pin-save-my-wallet.htm
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556093558.html?productid=840556093558
Molex Extraction Tool. Part Number : 11-03-0044:
http://en.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-sleeve/sleeve-kits-+-tools/sleeve-tools/pin-remover-by-molex-the-original.htm
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=6070184
http://ftwpc.com/cables-and-sleeving/the-original-molex-mini-fit-jr-pin-extraction-tool.html
Masking tape: Found at most stores.
Lighter: Found at most stores.
Heatgun: There is too many options to list, try Amazon, Ebay, or Froogle.
Amazon.com: Kawasaki 840015 Black 10-Piece Heat Gun Kit: Home Improvement
Exacto Hobby Knife : Found at most stores.
LC Sleeving Tool: Contact me for purchase.
Optional / Advanced Sleeving Tools
Molex Crimper:Overlap - http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1277
Bite - http://en.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-crimping/mdpc-crimping-tool.htm
Self Adjusting Wire Stripper:
http://www.frys.com/product/1563227;jsessionid=W7ln93C7CyIimt8cf+wJbA__.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Heat Shrink Cutting Jig : DIY
Big Sharp Knife : Found in most stores.
Soldering Kit : Found in most hobby stores.
Part 2 - MDPC Sleeving Guide
This video will show you how to unpin and sleeve and reconnect a standard pcie or eps wire with MDPC. The goal of this video is to show the little differences and techniques that are involved when using MDPC Sleeving & Heatshrink. For more information about MDPC or if your are interested in purchasing please visit = http://www.mdpc-x.com/ Also, please remember if you have any questions or if you feel I left something out; either post or feel free to shoot me a PM.
Part 3 - Paracord Sleeving Guide
This video will show you how to unpin and sleeve and reconnect a standard pcie or eps wire with paracord. The goal of this video is to show the little differences and techniques that are involved when using paracord sleeving using both long heatshrink and MDPC.
When I personally sleeve with paracord I will use 450 or 550 cord, which can be found on ebay or army surplus stores. Here is an example of such a store. : HERE
And if you plan on the longer heatshrink method I would suggest you use 1/4
3:1 heatshrink : thin walled. This can be found in many places. Here is a link for a good price on it. : HERE
Again if you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
When I personally sleeve with paracord I will use 450 or 550 cord, which can be found on ebay or army surplus stores. Here is an example of such a store. : HERE
And if you plan on the longer heatshrink method I would suggest you use 1/4
3:1 heatshrink : thin walled. This can be found in many places. Here is a link for a good price on it. : HERE
Again if you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
Part 4 Cable Types: Section 1 - Molex 4-Pin Power Cable
This video will show you how to sleeve a Molex powercable with a MDPC Sleeving. Other types of sleeving can be used, but you will need to take in consideration the melting point of the heatshrink as well as the diameter. This is also true for the sleeving as well. You will want to find a heatshrink that is at least 1/4in diameter and either 3:1 or 4:1 shrink ratio, so that it can cover both pieces of sleeving and wires as well as shrink tight.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
Part 5 Cable Types: Section 2 - Sata Data Cable
This video will show you how to sleeve a Sata Data Cable with a MDPC Sleeving. Other types of sleeving can be used, but you will need to take in consideration the melting point of the heatshrink as well as the diameter. This is also true for the sleeving as well. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
Part 8 - Case Fans
This video will show you how to sleeve a Case Fan with a MDPC Sleeving. Other types of sleeving can be used, but you will need to take in consideration the melting point of the heatshrink as well as the diameter. This is also true for the sleeving as well. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, and I will get to you asap.
Part 9 - Heatshrinkless Method - Part 1 Plastic Type Sleeve
This video will show you how to sleeve using the heatshrinkless method with MDPC Sleeving. This is the first part of the heatshrinkless method guides. I used MDPC in this guide as the method can be applied to all plastic type sleeves, my next video will be using paracord.
Part 10 - Double Wire Guide
This will be the Double Wire Guide for cleanly splicing a power supply wire to clean it up. This is most important when dealing with powersupplies that have split wires in many different places. They can make sleeving frustrating if you don't know how to handle them. I hope by watching this it will make the process easy and less agitating.
Part 11- Heatshrinkless Method - Part 2 Paracord Sleeve
This video will show you how to sleeve using the heatshrinkless method with Paracord Sleeving. This is the second part of the heatshrinkless method guides.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JChLj_F3Gss&feature=youtu.be
Part 12- Crimping Guide
This will be the Crimping Guide. I will walk you through crimping each connector that you will run into when making custom cables and also show you the basics of how to adjust and use your crimper.
This section is always being updated with new guides, be on the lookout here and on my Facebook page for updates!
Edited by Lutro0 - 3/29/13 at 6:28am
