Reply With QuoteCrimper has arrived. I'll see if I get time today to use it on a couple of different lugs and report back. It is about what I expected, comes in a blow moulded case with everything there, so hopefully it performs well.
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SubscriberYep, completely agree - I use my soldering irons a lot. The cripmer should be handy for the new job I do that I can install afterwards. This crimper I'm getting does from 4mm up, so not likely to need it under the dash I hope!Originally Posted by DoubleChevron
My biggest problem is anything you want a good crimp on is usually hidden in an engine bay ... or your laying on your back looking up into a dashboard. No crimper known to man will get into there, let alone do a decent crimp..................... out comes the soldering iron
seeya,
Shane L.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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SubscriberCrimper has arrived. I'll see if I get time today to use it on a couple of different lugs and report back. It is about what I expected, comes in a blow moulded case with everything there, so hopefully it performs well.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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This. Sometimes getting a lug to stay put before you actually crimp when holding the crimper by hand can be a bit of a struggle. A bench vice is your friend.
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SubscriberHomestar how did that crimper turn out?
It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
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SubscriberAh yes, forgot to report back... Sorry about that. I use it quite a bit and it works well. The supplied dies range from 4mm to 70mm (I think) - I mainly use the 16mm dies on Anderson plug terminals - it works a treat on these.
Everything packs into the supplied case well and doesn't go everywhere when you open it.
It's not A1 quality but certainly functional and worth the dollars IMO.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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I bought one too (Gav was dragging his heals).I had never used this style crimper before. I can see how a brand name workshop tool could be better however for home DIY and the price I think it's good.
I found if I crimp all the way down on the first go it leaves tabs on the side which are fixed by rotating it 90* and doing a second crimp. What's the correct method?
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SubscriberThanks Lads I just bit the bullet and ordered one myself.
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It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
gone
1993 Defender 110 ute "Doris"
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE "The Luxo-Barge"
1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
1996 Discovery 1
current
1995 Defender 130 HCPU and Suzuki GSX1400
Wizard
File then heat shrink usually, but your way sounds good!I bought one too (Gav was dragging his heals).
I found if I crimp all the way down on the first go it leaves tabs on the side which are fixed by rotating it 90* and doing a second crimp. What's the correct method?
Wizard
I think AULRO has cornered the market. I've grabbed one as well.
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