Inexpensive crimping tool?

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

A little advice from someone who has learnt this lesson the hard way. Do NOT buy cheap tools - they just are not worth the hassle! I've tried those cheap Chinese made ratchet crimpers and they are shockingly bad. The space between the jaws when closed is meant to be correct for the pressure needed to make the crimp a solid fixing to the cable. Have a laugh, most just fall off! Same problem occurs with non insulated/insulated terminal crimps as well cord end ferrules. If it's for a one off job, phone a friend..

 

[idk]

A little advice from someone who has learnt this lesson the hard way. Do NOT buy cheap tools - they just are not worth the hassle! I've tried those cheap Chinese made ratchet crimpers and they are shockingly bad. The space between the jaws when closed is meant to be correct for the pressure needed to make the crimp a solid fixing to the cable. Have a laugh, most just fall off! Same problem occurs with non insulated/insulated terminal crimps as well cord end ferrules. If it's for a one off job, phone a friend..

Your customers pay for your good tools - you pay for your bad ones.