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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Morning. These work great and there’s other crimp jaws that work with them for a reasonable price. I feel it’s a very good tool personally. I also like the iWiss line or the iCrimp tools. Are there better out there. Maybe but you’re gonna pay for name. I have a very old no name brand i used for...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Thats what i wound up findin’. I think its called Fix n Fasten brand? But yes ive used those in HVAC. They are way better
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Hey Stubby. These the ones you use?? https://www.tme.com/us/en-us/details/f8040/non-insulated-terminals/fix-fasten/
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Hiya Stubby. What is the name of the insulating covers? Ive searched quite a few times but only big buss type or battery covers come up. Is it like heat shrink or clear? Like the ones on HVAC which use the open barrel type connectors with clear covers. I still have idea what they are called...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Thats awesome U. I did not know the acronym meant that. But thats good to know. I appreciate the info on that as well my friend!! Mutt
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Hey Uofime. I sat for 4 hours today dismantling a harness my son had packed away. One of the connectors was a white Nissan plug sealed in a rubber boot probably to go thru the firewall. Only issue i had was it was cracked on its flange and, the lock u pop out refused to budge on one side so i...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Uofime. I appreciate what you expressed and explained and It is understood. I agree that I definitely do not need all those tools. I also watched a few electrical instruction videos dealing only with determining the CMA to properly design for and choose the proper terminals. Basically this week...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Heya Fig. Hope you are doin well my friend. Quick question. Im thinking of doing what you said for sure, getting a set snd if its ok then great. My question tho is this. Can you use any brand jaws in most crimpers? Reason im askin is i also want to buy crimpers for both insulated and non...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Sounds like great advice Fig. Again. Cant thank you and the others enough for the education. I will try my best too always pay it forward. Im that kind of guy anyways. Im also affiliated with nobody so it will be experience or someone i know praising or damning a tool. Roger that to all you...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Ok Fig. Now you have to educate me once more on the feedback part. Where do you do that. How is that done. I wanna help where I can help. So im open to learning. Your my mentor lol. Like Frampton said…. Show me da way Mutt
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    You kiddin me. Your awesome brother. I feel i gained 100 steps forwards learning from you and the other guys. Im impressed with the great info and courtesy ive received all around. Best site i ever joined. I grew up work in with guys who wouldn't help you catch a cold if ya asked. Let alone ask...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Know what Fign.m ; thats a damn good idea. Try out a set if its acceptable and gets it done then there It is. If not then yea cough up a bit more for better quality. Again. I got a pair if Linemans that are a no name brand and ive had em since ummmm, 1985. To this day they are way sharper...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Hiya hiya Uofime. So how much is invested in the photo where u have them all laid out? Ballpark. Sorry im not tryna be intrusive just wondering what a person should invest. Its kinda like when i was metal fabbin’. Do i buy a Hossfeld or can i get by with a lesser cost brand. I did perfect with...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Hiya Fign.m I asked about the haisstronica tooling and was told it wasnt so good? Im basically just looking to do a service when my son. Eeds me too. Id love the best most foolproof tools as would any mechanic, tech, troubleshooter etc. alas i more than likely wont be here for the long haul as...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    I actually have those types of crimps by Klein and Southwork. The Southwork ones are actually good. Bought em in a pinch. I also have the snapon ones but they are just general use. Went to TE connectivity to check out their line and have concluded that they are insanely overpriced period. They...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Yo. I dont think your on a soapbox at all. But thats just me. A man gave me his opinion and for that im grateful. There was no bs to your answer. Just facts that you experienced, which is WHY i asked. Ive used **** tools and ive used amazing tools. Some ive had to make as a fabricator or while...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Id definitley agree with you while i was rebuilding equipment or machinery back when i was still working but these folks wouldnt go for either the extra time involved or the cost. Not to mention the age of some of these tractors. I found a harness for this one tractor and i literally laughed at...
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Yea im sure being its a cheapo copy it will be …..fiddly. I think as long as im in the ballpark with at the least, the correct crimpers Theres a small learning curve ill go thru which means a few screw ups from tool or self. Im just real grateful for all the help from you guys
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    Heya richfinn. Thanks so much gor the link and explanation. Something like this work. Plus it has other dies. I read earlier about the discontinued Sargent dies but this already comes with the set so its cheap enough for me. But is it versitile in your opinion.
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    Who makes a good quality automotive crimping tool?

    So that pic shows the actual terminal they used. AMP .250(42100-1). The Connector WRWP-7 CAP 7 cavity, i cannot find anywhere. That WRWP pushes onto the ignition key-switch and above that is a molex 4 pin for reverse mode. You turn the key midway, push the yellow triangle for reverse with blades...
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