Best crimper for the money

Realgun

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I bought a crimper at Autozone and it did not seem to crimp very well I took it back. What is a good crimper that will not cost me am arm leg or burned down boat!
 

Ben Konopacky

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Re: Best crimper for the money

Idel linemen pliers w/crimper or duel crimpers w/built in wire cutter. will crimp up to # 12 wire w/#8 screw. been using one for past 15 yrs. any good elect. sup. house will have them. buchanan also makes good ones.These crimp not smash....
 

OBJ

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Re: Best crimper for the money

Realgun...check out the thread "Solder vs. Crimp part 3". There is some good stuff in that thread about crimpers.
 

crab bait

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Re: Best crimper for the money

don't forget your solder gun.. to shoot your way thru.. :) ..
 

Kanadakid

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Re: Best crimper for the money

Klien make electricians tools and can be purchased at any lowes or home depot. They make the best multi strip /crimp tool and are not to expensive.<br /><br />Hope this is helpful,<br /><br /><br />Kid
 

BoatBuoy

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Re: Best crimper for the money

OBJ, that thread reminds me of the many good ol' oil discussions held here in iboats.
 
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