Crimping tool suggestions
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I have the Snap-On piece discussed here and like it:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57799
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57799
Well somebody has to do it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-1-2-half-inch-wire-crimping-tool-36411.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-1-2-half-inch-wire-crimping-tool-36411.html
thegroundpounder99
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I also have these (and several others) and these are my favorite. I use them everyday and love the size and feel.
Will probably give them a shot.
Insulated mostly. But tell me about the crimpers that you use
Well somebody has to do it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-1-2-half-inch-wire-crimping-tool-36411.html
Not thrilled about them since I'm using pretty much the same ones.
james.work.90
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How much better are these dedicated crimp tools versus he ones on the strippers?
stg454
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I use the Channelock ones and really like them. I've been using them for a while. I would like to try the Snap On ones next.
jakemac
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MFolks
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Knipex Ratcheting Crimpers
Available at www.waytekwire.com
# 97 52 33 for Bare Terminals
# 97 52 36 for Vinyl Plastic Terminals
# 97 52 37 for Heatshrink Terminals
Available at www.waytekwire.com
# 97 52 33 for Bare Terminals
# 97 52 36 for Vinyl Plastic Terminals
# 97 52 37 for Heatshrink Terminals
I also use what is known as a "T-18 crimper"
Used for the Metri-pack, Weatherpack, Delphi, Packard" connectors and non-insulated connectors.
I bought mine from WayTek ($24):
http://www.waytekwire.com/item/533/CRIMPER-SEALED-METRI-PACK/
It is available from many places including Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IHBHK2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Used for the Metri-pack, Weatherpack, Delphi, Packard" connectors and non-insulated connectors.
I bought mine from WayTek ($24):
http://www.waytekwire.com/item/533/CRIMPER-SEALED-METRI-PACK/
It is available from many places including Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IHBHK2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I bought this set year's ago and it has proven to have been an excellent investment ... http://www.toolaid.com/content/quick-change-ratcheting-terminal-crimping-kit-9-die-sets
The ratchet gives me consistently great crimps with multiple types of conectors with very little skill on the part of the operator. I have done weatherpac terminals but it is a little more fiddling than any of the other connectors to get a perfect crimp.
Arvid
The ratchet gives me consistently great crimps with multiple types of conectors with very little skill on the part of the operator. I have done weatherpac terminals but it is a little more fiddling than any of the other connectors to get a perfect crimp.
Arvid
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Wamsutta
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Ideal 30-429 but I can't make you use them.
R.Anderson
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I like this part
If you do a **** ton of crimping there are pneumatic ones out there.
knobby
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Just gotta ask what don't you like about the Klein's?
rlitman
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That's what I'm wondering. For insulated terminals, I have not found anything better.
These have worked great, something i noticed after having them for awhile is they are adjustable stroke. So if you want the terminal crimped just a smidge more but it's not clicking, you and move the clicks sooner or further away.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045CUMLQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045CUMLQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
thegroundpounder99
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I have these oones also and they are good and unlike a lot of others it also does the seals. I don't think there's that one perfect set for everything out there so may need a couple sets depending on the job.I also use what is known as a "T-18 crimper"
Used for the Metri-pack, Weatherpack, Delphi, Packard" connectors and non-insulated connectors.
I bought mine from WayTek ($24):
http://www.waytekwire.com/item/533/CRIMPER-SEALED-METRI-PACK/
It is available from many places including Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IHBHK2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
senlow
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This is the crimper that I like.
TTLLOGIC
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Thomas & Betts all the way for more general purpose crimping. I find I get the best results with dedicated crimpers and dedicated strippers. The all-in-one tools are convenient I guess. But if you have a high probability of a sub-par crimp connection with the all-in-ones then is the convenience really worth it?
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