Decent Crimper Tool

[xbeatles4x]

So I have always dealt with crappy Chinese crimpers. Do you guys have a suggestion for a not so terribly expensive but good quality crimper for an electrical project I have in store. Also a recommendation on an auto wire stripper would be nice.

 

[Ruger_556]

This is a good one http://www.greenlee.com/products/CRIMPING-TOOL%40cTERMINAL-(POP).html

These are my favorite auto strippers http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BVL7M26/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Mine say Ideal on them but they're the same.

 

[deafcon]

If you're crimping bare terminals, go with the Klein 1005. For insulated, I like the Channellock 909. Ideal and Greenlee also make a good crimper, but I can't think of the model numbers. If you want something fairly compact, the VIM WS97 is a solid option, and is said to be the same as the Snap-On PWCS7CF.

 

[xbeatles4x]

Actually I think I also need a lead on inexpensive electrical terminals.

 

[zkling]

Ideal 429 crimper and Ideal strip master strippers. Done.

 

[theoldwizard1]

The important thing I am hearing is that there is no ONE perfect tool !

Also, special terminals (like Weatherpack)still require special ($$$) crimpers.

 

[aaronrkelly]

Hands down the best crimper Ive ever owned or handled.....

Channelock 909

https://www.channellock.com/909-THE-CRIMPER-Crimping-Tool.aspx

As for automatic wire strippers.....I just have a pair of Irwins....they have never failed me and seem well made but Im sure there are nicer ones out there.

http://www.irwin.com/tools/pliers-adjustable-wrenches/self-adjusting-wire-stripper

 

[MrJason]

A month back, I acquired these two tools.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CDDB81C/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CDDBAQU/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

They are damn near perfect for what I need.

I still use the older style like this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BC...pping+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=41ysaf6JJLL&ref=plSrch

happy hunting!

 

[90zcar]

Klein


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[Sine Swept]

I own the 909 CL (heavy in the hand), Snap On PWCS7 (well designed, small fit in hand) and the cheapest pair, Gardner Bender GS-388 which I have taken a grinder to in order to make the nub of the crimper a smaller size and rounded over so it does not bite through any insulation. I have a pair of large ratchet crimps that will do 8 gauge uninsulated, a pair of ratchet crimps for use on insulated terminals and a hydraulic crimper of ebay that does #4, #2, #1 and 1/0.

 

[ChrisLS8]

909CB's and dont look back.

 

[Radio Ron w4ron]

I've done electrical work, and industrial electrical and electronincs
and the industry standard everywhere & for everyone I've worked
for over the last 40 years the T&B, Thomas & Betts WT111M was
the one crimping tool everyone used.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I own 3 of them and they're hands down the best crimping tool
I've ever used.

.

 

[mikemile91]

I've done electrical work, and industrial electrical and electronincs
and the industry standard everywhere & for everyone I've worked
for over the last 40 years the T&B, Thomas & Betts WT111M was
the one crimping tool everyone used.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I own 3 of them and they're hands down the best crimping tool
I've ever used.

.

i use the same one

 

[mikemile91]

i have this one you could buy it from me, its brand new- good tool just use others now

 

[Farmall450]

Channellock 909.

 

[Wamsutta]

Ideal 30-429

 

[jeffmoss26]

Channellock 909 or Klein 1005.

 

[YenkoZL1]

Klein T21172 or 1005 for crimping. For Klein stripper 11063W, fantastic. I have a hand held Chinese 12ton hydraulic crimper with a complete set of dies from ebay I got for like $50. I don't use it too much but its great when working with heavier gauge wire and is rebuildable. There are much better hydraulic crimpers available but the cost is considerably higher. Depends on how often you would use it.

 

[knobby]

Actually I think I also need a lead on inexpensive electrical terminals.

Check ebay for NOS US or other quality made connectors there are some excellent deals if you are willing to look around enough

 

[My Old Tools]

Ideal Crimpmaster. Lot's of the on ebay. For electrical crimp terminals, DigiKey.
http://www.idealind.com/products/datacomm/tools/crimpmaster.jsp

 

[thegroundpounder99]

I use Snap On PWCS7, they were $42 off the truck and Ebay is about the same. I love them and use them everyday. I also have some Channellock 909 and their smaller ones but the Snap On is my favorite.

 

[skruft]

Always controversial - just about anything recommended here will work, or some others. I have mostly T&B, for no particular reason.

 

[Nele]

Chanel lock is really nice for the price, I also own automatic ratcheting greenlee

 

[stg454]

Channel lock 909's for me. Best crimped that I've found.

 

[RedF]

I've done electrical work, and industrial electrical and electronincs
and the industry standard everywhere & for everyone I've worked
for over the last 40 years the T&B, Thomas & Betts WT111M was
the one crimping tool everyone used.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I own 3 of them and they're hands down the best crimping tool
I've ever used.

.

I have one as well. It's my favorite for conventional non-insulated terminals. I have many types of crimpers and strippers and no single pair is perfect.

 

[senlow]

I've done electrical work, and industrial electrical and electronincs
and the industry standard everywhere & for everyone I've worked
for over the last 40 years the T&B, Thomas & Betts WT111M was
the one crimping tool everyone used.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I own 3 of them and they're hands down the best crimping tool
I've ever used.

.

This is the best non-ratcheting crimper that I have used. It's definitely superior to Klein and Channellock.

 

[warweapon762]

This is the best non-ratcheting crimper that I have used. It's definitely superior to Klein and Channellock.

Holy **** this

 

[DoyleDee]

I have a pair of prestige ratcheting crimpers with changeable dies. I can do coax with the same set, just change dies.

 

[Brownsfan]

I've done electrical work, and industrial electrical and electronincs
and the industry standard everywhere & for everyone I've worked
for over the last 40 years the T&B, Thomas & Betts WT111M was
the one crimping tool everyone used.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LD2PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I own 3 of them and they're hands down the best crimping tool
I've ever used.

.

These are great. I would get the WT112M for insulated terminals too. I have these and have had them since 2001. They are the only ones I didn't loose over the years. I still prefer my Kleins with the Journeyman handles but these have stood the test of time. The cutter is still sharp. I may just buy another set for the hell of it. You can get them off the Matco truck as well. That's where I got mine. You will pay a little more for the Matco stamp.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00197091I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/TCT22A/9-CRIMP-TOOL/

 

[slip knot]

T&B's here.

 

[xbeatles4x]

Thanks guys. The T&B was more than I wanted to spend for a pair of crimpers so ill probably go with the channellocks. This is all just a fun hobby when I am not in class and for $15 or so I can't see the channellocks being bad.

 

[Triple macs]

If you're crimping bare terminals, go with the Klein 1005. For insulated, I like the Channellock 909. Ideal and Greenlee also make a good crimper, but I can't think of the model numbers. If you want something fairly compact, the VIM WS97 is a solid option, and is said to be the same as the Snap-On PWCS7CF.

Snap-On's are great for confined spaces. But because of their size are at a disadvantage in terms of leverage. VIM WS97's are Snap-On copies.

 

[atikovi]

If you're just doing generic terminals, any of those tools work fine, but for working on factory wiring, you need specific tools for each application. Late model GM cars can have terminals from Delphi, Bosch, AMP, Tyco, FCI, JST, Sumitomo, Yazaki, etc. and a correct crimper for each one costs over $100.

 

[crewchief888]

channelock for crimpers.

i'm not a huge fan of automatic strippers,
i've been torture testing a pair of manual strippers from milwaukee for a year or so. they've been the best i've tried so far

 

[Askme42]

Thanks guys. The T&B was more than I wanted to spend for a pair of crimpers so ill probably go with the channellocks. This is all just a fun hobby when I am not in class and for $15 or so I can't see the channellocks being bad.

Thank goodness for the length on the channellocks. Saved my *** replacing a knock sensor on a 1991 gmc yesterday.

 

[madcrisis]

I went from a cheap chinese stamped metal crimper to the CL 909. One of the best moves i ever made. Even my bad crimps hold strong.

 

[SantaAna12]

I could use a compact crimper
Anyone have a track record with the Vim?