Hex Crimpers

[Mark Brueggemann <markb@ABQ.COM>]

To: <EV@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU>



Bill Dube wrote:

>As for the cost of hex crimpers, I built my own 2/0 crimpers for $21
>from a used (and "notched") set of bolt cutters and a 13 mm six-point
>socket. It works great!

I can attest that these work pretty good.  I built mine for $19, though I
will probably build another one from a better quality bolt cutter that
doesn't have so much slop in the pivots.  When you see what $200 will
buy you in a crimp tool, Bill's idea starts to look pretty good.  It gives
a decent looking hex crimp along the entire barrel of the connector if
you take a couple of bites at it, much better looking than the hammer
crimper result.  Look up Bill's instructions, it worked for me.

===>Mark

Mark Brueggemann   markb@abq.com
Albuquerque, NM

S10 EV


Hex Crimpers