According to Alex :
Guys,

when you use crimping tools does it matter which side of connector goes under tooth of
crimping tool? The part where two ends of connectors "neck" tube meet or other side?

BTW I have a stripping/crimping tool like this one:
http://store.yahoo.com/bostonindustr...crtowi30t.html

The crimper illustrated there is a cheap one, and is made for
pre-insulated crimp terminals, where the seam is usually not visible,
and where there is no "tooth" -- the crimp is symmetrical.

For *good* crimpers, look for those made by AMP -- each one is
for a specific size of terminal (and the handle ends are painted a color
to match the color of the insulation).

Those usually have a device to orient the terminal before you
crimp it, even though the crimp is symmetrical -- and the crimp is wider
than most of the cheap crimpers, which usually require to cycles to
complete the crimp. For a symmetrical crimp, the blade of the terminal
should be parallel to the join line of the crimp jaws.

And a *good* crimper will have a cycle-control ratchet to force
you to complete closing the crimper before you release it -- and will
also have compound leverage.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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