Ratchet crimper

[markadams]

are these good? I was thinking of getting a pair of these the other week but didn't.

I have done a search for these and I can only find this model in the US, where can you get these in the UK for £20?

They do look good.

Mark.

 

[Plonker 3]

I have done a search for these and I can only find this model in the US, where can you get these in the UK for £20?

They do look good.

Mark.

Its amazing how good the internet is these days.

 

[uksparks]

This is the VDE pair that I was going to get:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knipex-Crimping-Pliers-sleeves-ferrules/dp/B00FBPVL0M

 

[Plonker 3]

Why get the VDE ones? I don't think crimping live cables is really a good idea.

 

[uksparks]

Yeah I know, and I don't crimp or touch anything live.

you could use that argument for why do I have everything else as VDE? I like the handles. Cutters, pliers etc, everything is VDE

 

[shanky887614]

I have done a search for these and I can only find this model in the US, where can you get these in the UK for £20?

They do look good.

Mark.

search for 97 71 180

thats the code for them, they are now £26 on amazon but worth it.

there very good and i find them easier than rachets.

a good tip with knipex is always look at the code on the handle, it makes comparing prices a lot easier

(i cant find them for under £26 now but i know i paid less)

there worth a lot more imho though

 

[markadams]

It looks like they have changed the design, the only ones I can find now only crimp 1 - 16mm not .25 - 16mm.

Very annoying.

 

[shanky887614]

It looks like they have changed the design, the only ones I can find now only crimp 1 - 16mm not .25 - 16mm.

Very annoying.

use the part number only in seach or knipex then part number

your looking at a different model, knipex makes different versions of the same tools that look very similar to each other

 

[markadams]

I was looking at the picture of the tool (same as above) and it only covers from 1 - 16mm, I guess the pictures is wrong.

Pleased about that I will get it ordered.

Thank you

 

[Adam W]

I use these ones:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-6222...0989398&sr=1-7&keywords=draper+expert+ferrule
They do the job for £12.95. I bought them because I was crimping a lot of ferrules at the time and fancied an upgrade from using pliers.

 

[shanky887614]

I was looking at the picture of the tool (same as above) and it only covers from 1 - 16mm, I guess the pictures is wrong.

Pleased about that I will get it ordered.

Thank you

zoom in a little, it doesnt show the numbers for the two smaller sizes but the holes are there

 

[telectrix]

i've got this one for when my teeth are aching. haupa. 0.5mm - 16mm.

 

[shanky887614]

i've got this one for when my teeth are aching. haupa. 0.5mm - 16mm.

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the haupa ones are good, couple guys at work have them (i prefer my knipex though as you get more leverage)

 

[Andy78]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

 

[shanky887614]

Are the Knipex and Haupa ones pictured in this thread any good for copper lugs, or just really suitable for ferrule ends ? I'm looking for a more compact tool for lugging onto earthing and bonding cables up to 16mm and these look as if they might do.

no, ive tried it with through crimps and they split them.

what are you using at the moment?