Not enough crimpers

[Danglerb]

Going through my tools sorting which to keep where etc. and despite having a pile of crimpers, the types of wire crimps I can make is NOT complete. Most of mine just do the basic electricians wire twist things that crush flat. I've got two fancy hex crimpers, but nothing that does the poke in the middle crimp.

What are some good crimpers, what's in your box?

 

[pl_silverado]

thomas & betts Sta-kon erg2001
thomas & betts sta-kon erg2001

snap-on 29cp

 

[hammergodthor]

I like crimpers such as this Snap on:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=15632&group_ID=797&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

This Mac is good too:
http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/320357/variantid/311116/Default.aspx

Cornwell has a few:
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/search.php?search_query=te18920&x=0&y=0


I assume these are what you mean???

 

[hischj]

also check out channel lock

 

[Slip_Kid]

Klien crimpers

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images&q=klein+crimpers&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=lk8RTJplhKGdB-uf8ZED&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CEEQrQQwAg

 

[Danglerb]

Looks like one of my crimpers may take various dies too, looking into that now.

 

[FNFS2000]

Knipex (rennsteig) is the best out there. They rebadge them for a whole bunch of premium brands.

 

[jethro29]

mines s.o. and it wouldn't trade it for anything out there,had it 8 years now and love it.

 

[Paumanok]

Knipex (rennsteig) is the best out there. They rebadge them for a whole bunch of premium brands.

Are you saying Rennsteig makes them for Knipex? Or vise versa? I'm about to pull the trigger on a few.

 

[Danglerb]

Klien crimpers

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images&q=klein+crimpers&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=lk8RTJplhKGdB-uf8ZED&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CEEQrQQwAg

Its out in my toolbox right now, so not included in the current pile, but I have a Mountain crimper that looks very similar to the Klein.

 

[hofferwood]

Hiya,
Thomas-betts, had 'em for over 20yrs

 

[Danglerb]

Rennsteig is a little pricey for my use, starting at $350 from what I could find.

 

[Monte]

Rennsteig or Knipex they`re the same. Just buy the one which you can find cheaper.


These here are 147.32$ at Chadstoolbox.com. Far away from $350.-

On the Rennsteig website you once could see how these pliers are manufactured at the Rennsteig facility but i couldn´t find the video again.... www.rennsteig.us

 

[FNFS2000]

Are you saying Rennsteig makes them for Knipex? Or vise versa? I'm about to pull the trigger on a few.

Rennsteig is the maker, but is wholly owned by Knipex by my understanding?

 

[jdcompman]

I like crimpers such as this Snap on:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=15632&group_ID=797&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

This Mac is good too:
http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/320357/variantid/311116/Default.aspx

Cornwell has a few:
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/search.php?search_query=te18920&x=0&y=0


I assume these are what you mean???

I think snap on has the wrong drawing with those crimpers

 

[EZH]

Are these the ratcheting crimpers with the with the removable dies?

Thanks.

Eric

Rennsteig or Knipex they`re the same. Just buy the one which you can find cheaper.


These here are 147.32$ at Chadstoolbox.com. Far away from $350.-


On the Rennsteig website you once could see how these pliers are manufactured at the Rennsteig facility but i couldn´t find the video again.... www.rennsteig.us

 

[Paumanok]

Rennsteig is the maker, but is wholly owned by Knipex by my understanding?

Thanks for clarifying I've been eyeing those rennsteig/Knipex ratcheting crimpers for a while now

 

[Paumanok]

Are these the ratcheting crimpers with the with the removable dies?

Thanks.

Eric

Yes, you can see in the pic Monte posted, there are 2 small allen/hex screws that hold the interchangeable dies.

 

[vette-kid]

Toptul has a set that has interchangeable dies, no tools required. They actually fit in pretty tight and do not slip out, but change out pretty easily.

http://www.wrenhandtools.com/other_tools/ratcheting_crimping_tool.html

 

[mkdive]

Upper left corner of the drawer.....

 

[Danglerb]

Rennsteig or Knipex they`re the same. Just buy the one which you can find cheaper.


These here are 147.32$ at Chadstoolbox.com. Far away from $350.-

On the Rennsteig website you once could see how these pliers are manufactured at the Rennsteig facility but i couldn´t find the video again.... www.rennsteig.us

Same basic die in my HF crimper, what looks very good is a set like the TopTul, except I am too cheap to buy it new. Its the sort of thing though that shows up from time to time as industrial surplus at a hamfest or ebay.

I'd be more flexible on price if it wasn't for all the crimpers I already have, and my lack of knowledge in using them and the crimps themselves.

 

[Danglerb]

Upper left corner of the drawer.....

What I recall seeing at the hamfests (electronics only swap meets) are like the middle picture, production line tools. The trick is not to buy one that only works with some special connectors etc.

What are the dividers in the bottom picture, looks very nice.

 

[Monte]

The Knipex version of the exchangeable die crimpers look like this:

There is also this MultiCrimp® version with quick change magazine.

A animation can be seen here: click

 

[Chreese]

Servus, folks,

I can recommend Weidmüller crimpers.

Weidmüller offers excellent quality tools, definitely comparable to Knipex.

Hope this helps,

Chreese