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Crimping Tool
sleong:
Just want to get your thoughts on a crimping tool.
Ratcheting crimping tool vs Manual crimping tool
Where would one go to get the tool? I mean I see them here at local hardware stores like Home Depot and other similar stores but they are usually the manual crimping tool and they run for about $35+ which seems like quite a bit for a simple tool, yet it seems like the tool is not very sturdy and may not produce a good crimp.
I've got all the insulated quick connects for the buttons and joystick but now just need the tool to crimp it.
JDFan:
Harbor Freight has these for $3.79 ( http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-four-way-crimping-tool-92410.html )
RandyT:
Ratcheting crimping tools are the best, especially if you have a lot of them to do. It may seem like a lot of money, but you'll save time, get better crimps, and your hand won't be hurting by time you finish. They are also handy around the house/garage for making repairs.
And, here's one for just $10. How can you go wrong? :)
Nephasth:
--- Quote from: JDFan on October 29, 2013, 12:22:22 pm ---Harbor Freight has these for $3.79 ( http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-four-way-crimping-tool-92410.html )
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Piece of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Worst example of a crimping tool you could have posted. You get what you pay for.
PL1:
http://www.pimfg.com/ is a great source for affordable ratcheting crimpers.
The jaws on page 74 of the catalog PDF work with the HT-336 frame or the Harbor Freight crimpers that RandyT linked above.
The Harbor Freight crimpers are slightly lower quality than the HT-336 -- check the HF crimpers before you buy them to ensure they are working properly. (The first pair I checked weren't functioning/adjusted properly.)
These P/Ns are the ones I ended up getting.
HF Ratcheting Crimp Pliers for QDs
HT-336-FM Crimp Tool Frame (for D-subs)
HT-236-2C4-DIE (236 dies work in the 336 frame, check out the "data sheet" tab for detailed view)
HT-236-2U-DIE
HT-225D Crimp tool (for D-subs)
Scott