Wiring tools

[KLF]

This is what a decent set of ratcheting crimping pliers looks like:

Paladin 1300 crimper with swappable dies. I have a set setup for both insulated (#PA2040) and uninsulated (#PA2031) terminals. They work awesome and will make a crimp that looks OEM.

I did a bunch of wiring in my pickup last year when I was putting the interior back together, adding power windows, locks, keyless entry, several other accessories, required a lot of crimps and hundreds of zip ties. So I did the research and made the investment, well worth it. I also have dies for coax (#PA2034) and putting RJ45's on twisted pair (#PA2061). Found everything on Amazon.

My new favorite stripping pliers as well:

 

[rusty_tlc]

Rusty, what about wire-to-wire connections (same sizes), is a solder joint with heat shrink preferred or an end-to-end butt crimp connector?

Butt joint crimp.


Solder should only be used to connect solid wire.

 

[rusty_tlc]

This is what a decent set of ratcheting crimping pliers looks like:

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Paladin 1300 crimper with swappable dies. I have a set setup for both insulated (#PA2040) and uninsulated (#PA2031) terminals. They work awesome and will make a crimp that looks OEM.

I did a bunch of wiring in my pickup last year when I was putting the interior back together, adding power windows, locks, keyless entry, several other accessories, required a lot of crimps and hundreds of zip ties. So I did the research and made the investment, well worth it. I also have dies for coax (#PA2034) and putting RJ45's on twisted pair (#PA2061). Found everything on Amazon.

My new favorite stripping pliers as well:

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You might want to invest in one of these
http://www.panduit.com/wcs/Satellit...ication_id=5&locale=en_us&pagename=PG_Wrapper

I use mine a lot fo more than just wiring. The nice thing is you can set the tension so when you bundle a group of wire they will still flex.

 

[Tapage]

My new favorite stripping pliers as well:

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X2 amazing tool for the price ..

 

[LINUS]

My favorite pliers (Klein) for quick cuts & crimping terminals :



These pliers have been the refinery I&E (instrumentation & electrical) guys' favorite & not one to re-invent the wheel, I got a set & have thought them the best $30 money buys for the job. If I ever lost them I'd def replace with another set. The $30 seemed steep, but they deliver.

Photo is misleading, these are a long pattern & are ~11" overall.

 

[rusty_tlc]

My favorite pliers (Klein) for quick cuts & crimping terminals :



These pliers have been the refinery I&E (instrumentation & electrical) guys' favorite & not one to re-invent the wheel, I got a set & have thought them the best $30 money buys for the job. If I ever lost them I'd def replace with another set. The $30 seemed steep, but they deliver.

Photo is misleading, these are a long pattern & are ~11" overall.

I use the same type, they work great for me but I think the Paladen ratcheting type are better for the occasional/ novice user.

In a production environment the ratcheting style are most common because they rely more on the tool than the operator to make a repeatable crimp.