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| mightyohm |
 Dec 12 2005, 11:15 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest   |
I want to invest in a nice set of crimpers for uninsulated crimp terminals. I want something better than the $9.99 radio shack style. Ratcheting would be nice if it makes a better crimp. Does anyone here have any suggestions? I don't want to spend over $100.
This is the kind I don't want: (IMG:http://www.sunshinesolar.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_detail/crimper200.jpg) Sorry I couldn't find a better pic. |
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| Katmanken |
Dec 13 2005, 09:00 AM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ah, crimpers...
The right ones are a joy to use. Usta use AMP ratcheting crimpers when I worked at a computer products company. With them, it's impossible to screw up a crimp. Prolly $100 and then you need dies for the other sizes..... but..... Using the ones you pictured is kinda like using channel locks to tighten a nut. A box end wrench works SOOOOOO much mo better..... And causes a LOT less damage to the parts... I have a programmable EFI system and whenever I get it on the car, I'm buying a GOOD crimper set to do the wiring harness RIGHT. Somewhere I have a link for a set somebody recommended. I will look to see if it is still good. Bad crimps cause corrosion, connection problems later. According to the US Military, a good crimp is BETTER than a good solder joint.. Ken |
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Posts in this topic
jkeyzer crimpers Dec 12 2005, 11:15 PM
lagunero Klein Tools at Home Depot. Made in USA and decent ... Dec 12 2005, 11:36 PM Cap'n Krusty The ones shown aren't for non-insulated termin... Dec 12 2005, 11:39 PM markb I picked one up for around $35.00 at our loca... Dec 12 2005, 11:58 PM lapuwali I've found the ratcheting doesn't really m... Dec 13 2005, 12:20 AM jonwatts I've been meaning to see what Halted has. They... Dec 13 2005, 12:27 AM J P Stein StaCon (sp?) crimpers. Dec 13 2005, 12:33 AM jkeyzer Whoa. Lots of good suggestions here!
Am I ri... Dec 13 2005, 01:12 AM jonwatts <... Dec 13 2005, 01:15 AM markb Crimping for Fun and Profit? http:... Dec 13 2005, 01:27 AM blitZ Crimping for Dummies Dec 13 2005, 06:37 AM maf914 The Joy of Crimping. http://... Dec 13 2005, 07:47 AM brownaar The Klein 1005 crimper/cutter is the best general ... Dec 13 2005, 09:05 AM Air_Cooled_Nut Jeff Bowlsby makes FI harnesses, what does he use?... Dec 13 2005, 11:19 AM Mueller My father used to work for Hollingsworth so I have... Dec 13 2005, 11:59 AM andys For all the various wire sizes and connector combi... Dec 13 2005, 12:00 PM lapuwali <... Dec 13 2005, 12:27 PM lapuwali Dec 13 2005, 12:39 PM Porcharu I'll go check Halted and Fry's at lunch fo... Dec 13 2005, 01:57 PM brownaar Sorry,
I spoke incorrectly. I have used the ... Dec 13 2005, 01:59 PM Jeffs9146 
