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Can anyone recommend a crimping tool? I've gotten by with the shitty Canadian Tire version since my teens, but they never do as good of a job as a good set. Can anyone recommend a good set for a decent price?
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10-08-2014, 06:25 PM
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Rona has a decent gardner bender one for $18 CRIMPING TOOL | RONA
If not, klein tools one would be the number one choice if youre willing to spend more
Edit: this is for electrical, might be different for different applications
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10-08-2014, 08:19 PM
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What application? For heavier gauge wires I have a hydraulic crimper and I can tow my vehicle with the lugs that are crimped on.
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I guess I should have explained. Your standard automotive gauge of wires. 12-20guage etc for connectors and such.
I should have looked around a little more. Looks like I need one for insulated terminals I believe. Looking at a Klein unit right now with replaceable die's. Amazon seems to have them for a good price.
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10-09-2014, 12:17 AM
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for butt connectors, i've been using Channel Locks CHANNELLOCK 909 Crimping Tool with Cutter: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement
very similar to the Klein crimpers. I like my tools USA made.
For the factory oem connectors, you'll need something like these: PWC47, Tool, Crimping
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i got the channellock crimping tool at cambodian tire but its hella expensive
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Occasionally, they have 30% off Channellock line.
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I like channel lock tools, but is there any advantage to buy a ratcheting style crimper? Or is it just ease of use? http://www.amazon.ca/VDV226-011-SEN-...heting+crimper
Like this, but with the appropriate die.
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10-09-2014, 02:40 PM
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I've always used Thomas & Betts tools for wiring. I find that the wire stripping cutters work much better than the generic ones and the crimps are strong. I've used mine for over thirty years now and even though I tried others, I always go back to T&B. Don't let the price scare you on Westburnes website, that's for 100 pieces though I can't see any company buying that many at a time. https://west.westburne.ca/tool/thoma...duct/THSWT2000 | |
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Originally Posted by hud 91gt  | Ratcheting crimpers do the same crimp, every time, regardless of how hard you press the handles. That's the main advantage, repeatability. I own both a set of ratcheting crimpers ($150+) and the Channel Lock tool linked above. 95% of the time I reach for the Channel lock set.
Only time I use the ratcheting set is when I'm doing Anderson Power Pole connectors. If I'm handing a set of crimpers to someone else, however, I always hand them the ratcheting set. That way I don't have to inspect every crimp they make to ensure it's okay.
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