Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread larry
Here's one almost identical to mine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREENLEE-GATOR-PLUS-EK06AT-CRIMPER-TOOL-/261468069343?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce0b61ddf Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper From: <la...@starlightsolar.com> Da

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread larry
over 300 crimps per month and this tool has been fast and flawless.Larry  Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper From: Allan Sindelar <al...@sindelarsolar.com> Date: Thu, May 01, 2014 4:20 pm To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread Glenn Burt
; 10). The ones I looked at only certified their products (lugs) when used with specified tools. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Solar Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 9:12 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Bat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
Larry, OK, need more info please... "Husky" is a Home Depot house brand for tools. "Huskie" makes hydraulic and battery powered crimpers costing up to $2500. What's the specific brand and model? Did you get this from Home Depot or otherwise, and what

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread Tump
I only use the Quick Cable Hex crimpers, yes there ARE different models but using the "industrial" models and rotating the crimp as stated in the directions, and using QC lugs I have never had a problem. I do ALOT of 2/0 & 4/0 cables. Page 69 of their catalog offers you selection of crimp tools

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-05-01 Thread Solar
From what I'm hearing I think may go with a hammer crimper. Being able to crimp in a box might be handy, but it sounds like the quality of the crimps produced by the hammer crimper is where it's at. Maybe a hammer and a long handle?! Thanks! Jesse RE-Power Sent from my iPhone > On May 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-04-30 Thread Solar
I'd love a battery crimper, but a little out of my price range. I think a hand crimper will do. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > hydraulic or long handle bog difference in price > >> On Apr 30, 2014 8:32 AM, "Solar" wrote: >> Hello all, >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-04-30 Thread RE Ellison
The other nice thing about the bench mount you can get a benchmark cutter also I put mine on a 2 x 12 about 4 foot long you can carry it and work with and on the back of the truck and it's a lot harder for it to grow legs than just a hand Cutter or crimper Not bulletproof but at least it is the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-04-30 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Crimpers: http://www.quickcable.com/products.php?pageId=534 I believe MagnaLugs are all okay with fine stranded cable. The heavy wall MCM lugs are made specifically for fine stranded and a single die set covers all sizes. Get a ratcheting type and/or bench mounted model if you are doing lots of c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

2014-04-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
hydraulic or long handle bog difference in price On Apr 30, 2014 8:32 AM, "Solar" wrote: > Hello all, > > I am looking for recommendations for a battery cable crimper. I'd love to > get one with the dies built in, but the ones I've looked at are only for > non-fine strand wire. > > Suggestions?