Is this worth purchasing?

[Gearstix 10+ year member]

Does anybody have anything like this? I noticed it when I was looking through Acklands-Grainger's catalogue at work, looking for some power wire.

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalWeb/WebSource/ProductDisplay/globalProductDetailDisplay.do?item_code=GRO84-9087

Says it does up to 4/0. My dad has something similar, but it looks like a huuge pair of bolt cutters. It only does 1/0 though.

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[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

I usually stick my dick in it and crimp it. Hurts at first, but then it feels pretty good after a while.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

ya but u can get them cheaper. i remember a link to where it was like less then 20 dollar. im going to buy one for next build.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

i have one...they work pretty good...

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

i think mine was like $10 shipped on ebay, i have never used it though, i solder all my connections

 

[Gearstix 10+ year member]

i have one...they work pretty good...

Does it require much effort to use? I was thinking of making a metal frame and use a 5 ton bottle jack or something, if it required much effort. Sorta like a shop press.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

Does it require much effort to use? I was thinking of making a metal frame and use a 5 ton bottle jack or something, if it required much effort. Sorta like a shop press.

You just hit it with a fucking hammer. Its not that complicated.

Stupid canucks.

 

[JeepBeats96JGC 10+ year member]

You just hit it with a fucking hammer. Its not that complicated.
Stupid canucks.

lmao.

 

[Gearstix 10+ year member]

You just hit it with a fucking hammer. Its not that complicated.
Stupid canucks.

I laugh at this site, its like 10% good information, 90% bullshit.

I'm sorry, I've never used one of these before, every setup I've done is rather small, and I can use hand held crimpers for that, sorry for not fucking knowing!

There is hydraulic powered crimpers, just figured it'd may be easier to use a bottle jack.

 

[Blazin_Jason 10+ year member]

I lawl'd too

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

Or just hit it with a hammer since thats how you use it.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

yeah hit it with a hammer...i like to use a mini 3lb sledge

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

I just dump my cawk and balls on it. Usually cuts right through the 4/0 though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[Ryan1126]

I just dump my cawk and balls on it. Usually cuts right through the 4/0 though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

hahahahahaha

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

i have one of those but some places you just can't use it. i have a crimp tool that crimps up to over 000000 gauge. it is adjustable all the way down to 8 ga. i paid $150.00 for it though.