Will be doing some major re-wiring on a old Dodge truck,,been reading the postings here on wire connections, crimp, solder..very helpful
quick question on crimping tools,, I agree that I probabily need to upgrade my crimping tool from the X-Mart special that I now have. Been looking, I have seen crimping tools that would be an upgrade from what I have from $59.00 to over 200.00
This one is a bit over 100.00,, looks to do the gauge wire that I will be woring with on this automotive project.
is this appropriate for an occasional do it yourselfer,,would like something less expensive, any recommendations? thanks
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DadTruck
I, personally, think that a $100 crimper is overkill.
Find a name brand crimper (not multipurpose tool) and it should work. I like the Klein crimpers, but I'm sure the Channellock ones are comprable. The main thing to look for is a crimping die on the opposite side of the fulcrum from the crimp handle.
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Kevin Pierson
I agree w/ pierson...Channellock or Klien and you'll be fine...(poet and didnt even know'it) ...On the devils advocate side...If your planning on crimping a bunch of wires in a short period...Then the ratchet crimpers might be great for you...When i first started off in the industry...I was the guy that made all the sub box wires...Fresh out of school...And...I sat on a work bench making box wires...ouch...Some days my hands hurt soooo bad...I have never used the ratchet crimpers...But they could probably save your hand some hurt'in...but if it is just a crimp here and there...Or your that guy w/ the tool box that everything is in its place...Then go for it...In my line of work...It would defitnely drive off in a car...!! $120 for some crimpers...??? Next investment ...strippers...lol
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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!
thanks
good info, yep,, really did not want to spend 100.00 for a set of occasional use crimpers, but I would if that ment getting it done once and getting it done right,, I'll look for the two less pricy sets mentioned and make a decision from there.
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DadTruck
Klein is a very good brand, except take their US price and at least double over here, as for the snap-On price here?
Is Facom available in the US? They make a superb blue colour ratchet crimping tool that goes out at about £40 ($60) here, it doesn't take much pressure to operate it which is great news for people like me with RSI. Yes I know that Facom is French but after the US, France, Germany and the UK also have a good rep for hand tools. (Funny except for 2 of the facom tools everything else is Snap or MAC) Hell I even import 33+ tape!
