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Offline larspa

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Crimping tool
« on: April 10, 2020, 01:53:53 PM »
What do you folks recommend for a crimping tool for larger cables, e.g. AWG 2?  I can't think why but nearly all seem to be made for the European market as their dies are all measured in mm.
Thanks,  TE
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Offline jim shula

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Re: Crimping tool
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2020, 02:51:49 PM »
I bought one of these Harbor Freight crimping tools on sale for about $40 several years ago.  Works as advertised every few years when I need to fabricate cables.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html
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Offline UP Tolman

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Re: Crimping tool
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2020, 05:08:07 AM »
Same as Jim's, works great! I lend it to my buddies when they are doing wiring, they love it! Can't beat the price
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Offline guldam

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Re: Crimping tool
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2020, 12:14:35 PM »
West Marine used to have a crimping tool on hand to use for free in the store near me. Perhaps other marine stores have them.
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Offline Arne K

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Re: Crimping tool
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2020, 10:07:51 PM »
I solder mine using a small hobby torch instead of crimping.
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