Date:         Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:29:31 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Comments: To: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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At 02:11 AM 9/3/2010  -0700, Todd.Last wrote:
>  What about Thomas & Betts Sta-kon crimpers?
>
>ERG-2002 for non insulated.
>ERG-2001 for insulated.
>
>http://www.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi?part=ERG2001

Fine tools -- got $200 on you?


>I have a paladin that I like
>http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_category.php?id=181

Nothing wrong with Paladin, and they're down out of the stratosphere
-- looks like you can get one for around $60 +ship.


>Once you use a nice crimper, you will never use one of the cheap-o $2
>ones again.

Agree -- and the Channellock 908 I mentioned is a nice crimper, by no
means a $2 one.  $15, more like.  It's not a ratchet one but it does
the job very nicely.  I doubt if Channellock ever made a bad tool.

Yours,
David


>Todd