@gnydick said in Crimping tool?:
the main problem I was having with my iwiss set is that the jaws are so wide, I couldn't wrangle the little parts together because I couldn't see what I was doing. That kit with all of the interchangeable jaws looks like it'd have the same issue.
the jaws need to be that wide though, they are as wide as the crimps are
if you want to cheat, try this
strip the wire to the right length
put the wire into the crimp
using your fingernails, squeeze the insulating end of the crimp so that it is gripping the insulation
now when you insert the crimp into the crimper, the wire won't move around, making it easy
another tip is that some crimps come on reels, you might be inclined to clip it off of the reel first. DON'T! Cut the reel but keep that little tab attached to the crimp while you crimp, then cut off the tab.
and finally, do not: insert crimp into crimper, squeeze crimper half way, insert wire. Because that's how you end up not being able to see anything.
