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Wire Stripper/Crimper
CWorley:
Could you guys give me some recommendations for a good wire stripper/crimper?
I'm more concerned about quality and versatility than price.
Thanks!
Unstupid:
What kind of wire and what kind of connectors are you looking at crimping?
Dawgz Rule:
If you are looking quality than price I would recommend one of each.
This style of wire stripper works great:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/IDEAL-Wire-Stripper-5LJ02?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1
Crimper would depend on what you want to crimp but in general, a ratcheting crimper is always nice. I have one that is specific to electrical lugs and is color coded accordingly. Perfect crimps each and every time. I also have a different crimper for coax and network/phone.
Nephasth:
I'm not a huge fan of the combination tools, but if you're wanting a combination wire stripper/crimper, I would recommend this style:
I absolutely hate this style of stripper/crimper:
I use this style stripper myself:
Any more, I find myself crimping terminal pins 95% of the time and use ratcheting crimpers:
When I need to crimp crush type connectors (butt splices and such), I use my crimpers like what's in the second pic (I hate them, mostly because the strippers suck in them, but I got them in a basic mechanic set). I prefer having the strippers at the end of the tool, and crimpers inside the handles if using a combination type (but I don't own a set like this myself).
CheffoJeffo:
I agree with Neph's choice (the ones that he made for himself), although I still use the original one that he hates. :-\