JBrian
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Does anyone have the American AutoWire crimping tools they would like to sell or loan for a fee for about 6 months?
American AutoWire crimping tools
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Why?
Very unusual request.
67Dart273
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He's not going camping, He's crimping, He didn't stutter !
Hemioutlaw
Make America Great Again!
Wasn't familiar with these so had to go look...A Lil too rich for my blood, Nice stuff but don't own them.
American Autowire 510587: Splice Clip Single & Double Crimper Set 20 gauge to 10 gauge | JEGS
American Autowire 510587: Splice Clip Single & Double Crimper Set 20 gauge to 10 gauge | JEGS
Cal Tonsley
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I believe you can rent them from American Autowire, otherwise might be worth considering a purchase, good tools stay with you forever!
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
Stinking autocorrectHe's not going camping, He's crimping, He didn't stutter !
I know the tool you want, I have to wonder if they ever show up on Evilbay for a fair price used?? Sorry but I do not have one.
Wow, Geez, if anyone was ever going to "Loan" you one i wouldn't let one go out of my hands without a $150.00 deposit on one.
If you want to use one that bad, bite the bullitt and go buy one.
If you want to use one that bad, bite the bullitt and go buy one.
vitamindart
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I have a Klein Tools? or Tool Aide version with swappable jaws I really like. it was nowhere near 150.00 and does a great job on everything from 22awg to ignition leads.
Riddler
Project EH-Body
I have a pair that I used for my American Autowire kit. I got them from Amazon. Pretty much any crimp toll should work.
Here's what I used..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S4HDGK9/?tag=fabo03-20
Riddler
Here's what I used..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S4HDGK9/?tag=fabo03-20
Riddler
Those are for insulated terminals and not for the "W" style crimp.
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
Pro tip...those are great for pistachios as well (which are often too small to fit in a regular nutcracker)
Google iwiss crimper. Different styles with changeable dies. I just bought one.
Moser electric sells the tools. Usually better prices than most outlets. Find out what the Delphi number is on the tools. I bought them to do weatherpacks, etc.
You can't use the cheaper ratchet crimpers on some of the terminals. Just depends on the ends that need termination.
I'd loan you a tool for a day, no chance on 6 months... I'd need them in that time frame for sure then I'm SOL.
You can't use the cheaper ratchet crimpers on some of the terminals. Just depends on the ends that need termination.
I'd loan you a tool for a day, no chance on 6 months... I'd need them in that time frame for sure then I'm SOL.
Bought this on e bag for $20. Worked fine.
What model are those Dan? I got an Iwiss kit off Amazon with changeable dies and doesnt crimp those terminals very well at all. Too much room between bottom and top dies. Do you do each crimp separately?
I forget the model, I'll check tomorrow. Yes, you crimp the wire and insulation grip separately. It came with directions for which slots you use for different gauge wire.
Thanks Dan, you can even see in my set the amount of clearance(too much) with the jaws closed. It ends up putting "tabs" on the terminals. They should be tighter. Mine came with instructions as well. Sucks as they feel like a quality ratchet set but the open barrel crimps are terrible.
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Perfect crimp Dan.
Those W style crimps are pretty tricky. You have to line everything up perfect and you will need to practice on a handful of connectors first.
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