Stephen wrote:
Hello,

I read the wiki section about crimping - very useful, thanks - and it
said to use a ratchet tool to ensure the quality of the crimp. I have
seen ratchet crimping tools that are colour coded for insulated crimps
but I wonder, what are you supposed to use for non-insulated crimps?
Is there a ratchet tool available for those, or do you have to use
those multipurpose wire stripping, bolt cropping, pliers?

You just need a different version of the tool:

http://cpc.farnell.com/ck-tools/4300...d-1/dp/TL11636

Much the same idea, same ratchet, different jaw profiles.

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Cheers,

John.

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