Wire Crimper

[Av8torTom]

I just got this YQK-70 10 ton hydraulic wire terminal crimper from Amazon for $37.



Works VERY well with dies from 12 to 2/0 AWG. Only draw-back is that the dies are marked in mm2, but you can easily find conversion charts to AWG on line.



Don't see how you can beat it for the buck.

[JonJay]

Those are some rough looking dies, but if they get the job done, that's all that matters.
For what it is worth, I only use seamless barrel terminals. They cost a bit more and it probably doesn't matter for a ground strap, but.....
( don't you know if you post a pic on VAF, you get unintended side chatter...sorry)

[Av8torTom]

The dies are actually quite nice - I think the light reflecting off them makes them look rough. I crimped some 2 gauge wire as well, and it looks bomb proof. Thanks for the tip on the seamless terminals. I had thought I ordered those but apparently I didn?t.