That crimper is supposed to be properly "calibrated". I say it will probably get you through in a pinch but a "proper" roller swage is IMO a better option. A lot of local boat yards, particularly those that do rigging, will have a roller swaging tool. I think you'll be much happier with the outcome and have more confidence in the strength of a critical safety system.
You may also find a West Marine with an in house rigging shop... They will have the roller swaging tool as well. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Wed, Jan 2, 2019, 8:43 AM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I need to replace the lifelines on my 1994 37/40+. I am going to go with > bare 7/19 wire, and need to crimp on the stud fittings. For the hand crimp > stud fittings, Johnson says not to use a nicopress tool. West Marine's had > swage tool is set to use both for oval (nicopress) fittings and round > fittings, but the person at the store had no idea if the tool was adequate > for the stud lifeline fittings. > > I wasn't ready to do it this weekend, but would like to get the job done > shortly. > > Does anyone here know? > > Thank you! > > Bruce Whitmore > "Astralis" > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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