aircobra Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 just about to start work and getting most bits from the vintageconnectors.com he sells a crimping tool for $35 US, but there are plenty of others on ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271838564389?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT does anyone know if will this do the job? need to do the bullets and the spades also, will i need to lengthen each wire that i do, since chopping off the bullets loses 2 cm per wire? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 22, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Mate Cheap EBAY tools are just that - CHEAP, they may work for a little while. I have two crimping tools. A cheap set, https://www.jaycar.com.au/5-way-crimping-tool/p/TH1828 But these are the ones I use most of the time. https://www.jaycar.com.au/heavy-duty-ratchet-crimping-tool-for-insulated-terminals/p/TH1829 For stripping wires I have found this tool simple and reliable. https://www.jaycar.com.au/pocket-wire-stripper/p/TH1817 For cutting I just use a quality set of side cutters. Spend a little extra and buy good quality tools whenever you can afford them - they will last you so much longer and be better value in the long run Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) This would be my choice, the cheap type you are looking at ends up with bad connections or broken wire, this type crimps it all the way around just as good as a solder join, then I would put a heat shrink on as well. That type of wire stripper I have had several different ones, they all broke and ended in the bin, I just use wire cutters for cutting and stripping . Edited February 22, 2017 by Patch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircobra Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 like this one? http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/SCA-Crimping-Tool-Non-Insulated-Terminals/343114 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircobra Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 actually this one looks the same http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8-Ratchet-Crimping-Plier-Non-insulated-tabs-and-receptacles-AWG-22-14-HS-11011/291513090409?rt=nc&_soffid=200&_soffType=SaleAndClearence&_trksid=p5731.m3795 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 They would be better than the other ones you looked at or the one from Jcar that PB posted, I have had so many of the other type break or give bad connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 23, 2017 This would be my choice, the cheap type you are looking at ends up with bad connections or broken wire, this type crimps it all the way around just as good as a solder join, then I would put a heat shrink on as well. That type of wire stripper I have had several different ones, they all broke and ended in the bin, I just use wire cutters for cutting and stripping . I like the look of that crimping tool - will be getting one for the toolbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 i use a narva one. comes with different heads for insulated and non insulated and a lug crimping tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 i use a narva one. comes with different heads for insulated and non insulated and a lug crimping tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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