The Iwiss crimping tools in this set feature a crimper with a ratcheting mechanism that creates double crimps in certain types of terminals, ranging from 22 AWG to 2 AWG.

While non-OEM-grade tools and consumer-grade terminals have been available to enthusiasts for some time, a lot of them-particularly the cheap ones-don't do a very effective job.

Tools and Supplies. Marine heat-shrink crimp connectors ($63.55 for a 160-piece assorted kit of Ancor terminals and connectors, hodgesmarine.com) Marine-grade wire meeting US Coast Guard charter boat ...

The connectors and terminals are cheap, but the official HT-0095 crimp tool costs over $1500. Most crimp tools make a mess of these terminals since they require a cylindrical jaw to crimp correctly.

Phillips Industries has introduced a new heavy-duty ratcheting crimper tool built for professionals. It accommodates 8- through 22-gage wire, so one tool ...

Putting crimp connectors on wires is one of the most tedious things you’ll do. It’s not easy, either, unless you have some practice. Before you start digging in to a pile of connectors,… ...