Crimping Tool in UK

[BarnacleBoy]

I've hunted for a good and reasonably priced crimp tool...but can only find ones at £40 which feels a bit steep....anyone have any links/suggestions?

I'm in the UK.

 

[manalive!]

I'm looking myself. I've come across quite a few on ebay, there's plenty under the hand tool and other sections, there's also quite a few under the fishing section.

I'm interested to hear your thoughts

 

[Camanche killer]

i have this one off ebay and its just perfect

CRIMPING TOOL, CRIMPS,CONGER TRACES, BIG GAME TRACES | eBay

cheap aswell but reasonable quality, good luck

 

[BarnacleBoy]

Great, thanks. Always good to hear real life recommendations - that's the one I'll go for. Thanks for the link.

 

[Camanche killer]

no problem I went through a few before i settled on this one!

regards kev

 

[manalive!]

I've just come across this one at ScrewFix, given that they're about 5 minutes walk from my house I think I'll pop over a little later and grab one. I'll let you know how it goes.....

http://www.screwfix.com/p/ratchet-crimping-tool-1-5-10mm/49092

 

[Camanche killer]

I've just come across this one at ScrewFix, given that they're about 5 minutes walk from my house I think I'll pop over a little later and grab one. I'll let you know how it goes.....

Ratchet Crimping Tool 1.5-10mm² | Screwfix.com

good luck with that. it will work but ideally you wont a circular crimp hole not flat.

 

[manalive!]

They're out of stock, so I've not bought it.

Camanche: When you say flat V circular: am I correct in thinking that you're suggesting one that squeezes the crimp from the sides rather than one that squeezes in to the "waist" of the crimp?

 

[Camanche killer]

indeed. Look neater and less likely to snag.