Crimpers for 12v

[yobub]

Does anyone have any crimpers for 12v wiring that they really like? I have wire strippers that I like that have crimps built in, but they aren't very good. I do enough of this that I'm willing to invest a little bit in a crimp tool that is good.

I switched to the heat shrink connectors with the built-in solder, but sometimes I'm wiring in an area that I just can't use a heat gun or a lighter, so I want something with a traditional mechanical crimp.

 

[techmitch]

Does anyone have any crimpers for 12v wiring that they really like? I have wire strippers that I like that have crimps built in, but they aren't very good. I do enough of this that I'm willing to invest a little bit in a crimp tool that is good.

I switched to the heat shrink connectors with the built-in solder, but sometimes I'm wiring in an area that I just can't use a heat gun or a lighter, so I want something with a traditional mechanical crimp.

I have these and 2 others from Snap-on https://www.ebay.com/p/1047828003
Searching for the others.

 

[techmitch]

I have the Snap-on version of these also https://shop.snapon.com/product/Str...olid,-10-22-Stranded-Wire)-(Blue-Point)/PWC14

 

[techmitch]

Here is the 3rd https://shop.snapon.com/product/Wir...Stripper-Cutter/Crimper-(14-24-AWG)/PWCSS7ACF

 

[KevinC]

If you're crimping something that you may want to remove you may want to consider weatherpack ends and appropriate crimper.

-Kevin

 

[KevinC]

I have the Snap-on version of these also https://shop.snapon.com/product/Strippers-Cutters/Crimpers/Wire-Stripper-Cutter/Crimper/Bolt-Cutter-(10-22-Solid,-10-22-Stranded-Wire)-(Blue-Point)/PWC14

Those are some serious crimpers.

-Kevin

 

[Jmac572]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-KBLT-Crimper-Cutter-8-In/5001674133

I bought these at Lowes and cannot stress how good they are. You shouldn't use the combined stripper/crimper tools, they are too thin and narrow and you don't get enough leverage to make good crimps. This tool from Lowes is wide enough to crimp exactly half of a standard butt connector leaving a solid full crimp and the other half untouched for the other wire to be inserted. It's also long enough to have enough leverage for a full crimp. Cheap and local.

 

[techmitch]

Those are some serious crimpers.

-Kevin

Gotta have em. When it comes to tools, price is no object. Got 65-80K invested. Box is 11.5- 13K empty.

 

[techmitch]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-KBLT-Crimper-Cutter-8-In/5001674133

I bought these at Lowes and cannot stress how good they are. You shouldn't use the combined stripper/crimper tools, they are too thin and narrow and you don't get enough leverage to make good crimps. This tool from Lowes is wide enough to crimp exactly half of a standard butt connector leaving a solid full crimp and the other half untouched for the other wire to be inserted. It's also long enough to have enough leverage for a full crimp. Cheap and local.

"Cheap and local"
Don't see anything about warranty. Snap-on is Lifetime.

 

[Jmac572]

"Cheap and local"
Don't see anything about warranty. Snap-on is Lifetime.

Hahaha, im not running an automotive business. I buy tools at lowes and harborfrieght. Not spending $80 on crimpers. Had these for three years they work great.

 

[Jmac572]

Gotta have em. When it comes to tools, price is no object. Got 65-80K invested. Box is 11.5- 13K empty.

To each their own I guess.... That's just crazy to me. But if you use them to earn a living then that's a different story for sure.

 

[Skybolt]

These are my go to crimpers: https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-G...7158410&sprefix=wire+crimpers,aps,418&sr=8-16

But these are also needed at times, like for shrink connectors: https://www.amazon.com/Crimping-Too...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

These are of the best strippers I have used: https://www.amazon.com/VISE-GRIP-St...7158410&sprefix=wire+crimpers,aps,418&sr=8-10

Now keep in mind these are for car/boat wiring mostly 16-12 gauge wire.

 

[Skybolt]

I have the Snap-on version of these also https://shop.snapon.com/product/Strippers-Cutters/Crimpers/Wire-Stripper-Cutter/Crimper/Bolt-Cutter-(10-22-Solid,-10-22-Stranded-Wire)-(Blue-Point)/PWC14

I hate these type, too hard to crimp right. I have three different bands of these.

I like your 3rd type, might have to pick up a pair of those.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Wir...Stripper-Cutter/Crimper-(14-24-AWG)/PWCSS7ACF

 

[wyrman]

As an electrician, this has been the best crimper I have used.
I've made thousands of crimps with this type of
crimper.
It's by Thomas and Betts (T&B).
The thin ones don't crimp for shit.
Klein makes a version of them as we

 

[Skybolt]

And for the large wire like battery cables and AC supply feeds: https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-TH...i&sprefix=hydraulic+crimper,tools,129&sr=1-28

 

[firecadet613]

As an electrician, this has been the best crimper I have used.
I've made thousands of crimps with this type of
crimper.
It's by Thomas and Betts (T&B).
The thin ones don't crimp for shit.
Klein makes a version of them as weView attachment 130067

I have one of those and this, both at the boat and house.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-...t=&hvlocphy=9016086&hvtargid=pla-816996914525

 

[Carpediem44DB]

I have one of those and this, both at the boat and house.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-...t=&hvlocphy=9016086&hvtargid=pla-816996914525

I second the Klien crimpers, Blue Point makes the same thing. They have interchangable jaws for several different applications but are ratcheting and calibrated to crimp to the proper dimension. We use them in aircraft wire applications where consistency is paramount.

 

[Nater Potater]

"Cheap and local"
Don't see anything about warranty. Snap-on is Lifetime.

You need to read down further - lifetime warranty. Lowes/Kobalt makes good stuff, and that's coming from someone who uses them in their profession.

 

[firecadet613]

You need to read down further - lifetime warranty. Lowes/Kobalt makes good stuff, and that's coming from someone who uses them in their profession.

Dare I say the Craftsman of today...

 

[JHornsby3]

I have these. I have had them for about 12 years now. Needed something I could use in tight areas when I was a trucking superintendent for a heavy civil constriction company. They have served me very well.

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