Warning: That $40 'universal' crimper from the tool truck is junk

Bent three pins on a D-sub connector before I gave up. Had to redo the whole harness, cost me about two hours. Anyone have a solid crimper brand that actually holds up?

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the_lee7d ago

Ever notice how the cheap version always costs more in the end? That tool truck junk is a perfect example. Keith943 has the right idea, spend on the good stuff once. It's like anything, a solid tool just works and you stop thinking about it. A bad one wastes your time and makes a simple job a headache.

keith9437d ago

Had good luck with the Klein Tools crimper for those connectors... the one with the blue handles. It's got a solid feel and the dies line up right every time. Spent about sixty bucks on it years ago and it's still going strong.