jh141 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I am running new 6 AWG to the bow for the TM. Have always used a Punch Crimp. Thinking about a inexpensive Hydraulic Crimp. Anyone have an opinion or recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I always find out just how Redneck I am on this site. I use an old beat up flat head screwdriver and a hammer. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, jh141 said: I am running new 6 AWG to the bow for the TM. Have always used a Punch Crimp. Thinking about a inexpensive Hydraulic Crimp. Anyone have an opinion or recommendation. check my refurb post...i bought one on amazon...it works great.... I think harbor freight has some as well dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 That's innovation, That's how the Punch Crimp was invented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 The inexpensive hydraulic crimpers are known to leak. I just ordered one, more like HB's Redneck concept, LOL. A few good reviews. I might need to get a heavier hammer to go with it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NHZZDW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details The one I really wanted was this one (out of stock, like just about anything that's good these days!): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJYVFSG/?coliid=I3BEC50YICDLXH&colid=BK6U9OZ9IMZE&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I have been watching refurb. Nice work, Thanks for the response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Geeviam, I like that Temco. That would be easier than putting my Punch Crimper in my vise and It would save me from getting in and out of the boat. Out of Stock is becoming way to common. I have watched a bunch of reviews and leaking seem common. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Have not used one but I like the look of the IWISS . I prefer a crimp that compresses rather than indents the lug. I have the chepo harbor freight hydraulics and it has done well for me for several years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Thanks SM!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBGNole Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 I tried a hydraulic crimper from Amazon, but it did not make a solid crimp that would pass the pull test. I returned it and bought this mechanical crimper. I have made numerous TM and battery cables with it and have loaned it to friends for their projects. It has performed well for us. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NCMNK5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ZJ4DS39QW5W1G8CN9YH6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 13 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: check my refurb post...i bought one on amazon...it works great.... I think harbor freight has some as well dc Did the same like you Wanna. So much better and easier. Well worth the little $ spent. Have loaned it outa few times. Real time saver and neat job. Came with several interchangeable size dies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Thanks for the responses!! I decided to get the Hydro Crimp from H.F. It does a good job. The dies are not sized well. I found the die labeled 4 AWG worked better for the 6 AWG. The die's seem to run one or more sizes smaller for a closed lug. Got the supply's from Pacer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FooFoo502 Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 found some used crimp dies and then use my bench vise...works like a professional crimper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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