Please compare this with the Klein Tools VDV226-011-SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper/Cutter - 31.25 compared to 65.35 today, 03 21 2014 ?
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I have both. Both crimp very well. But if your looking for a crimper that can cut the ends of the wire off its perfect. Saves lots of time for me.
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The platinum tools crimper will work with ordinary RJ-45 connectors. It is also part of a connector system that eases the creation of perfect terminations. The EZ-45 connector has perforations that allow the conductors to pass through the connector body, inspected and pulled taught prior to crimping. The Platinum crimper has an extra blade that then snips the excess length off of the conductor at the completion of the crimp cycle. I believe it is feature that makes it tough to go back to other field terminations methods. It is a cost effective time saving process.
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They are both well made. The real reason to have the platinum over the klein in my opinion is the connector you can use with it. See these connectors and you'll see why it is different (it cuts after the cables are in the connector). Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors.
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That's interesting. I took a look. http://www.tanaka-usa.com/main-navigation/accessories/cutting-heads The .08 to .130 range matches their quiet trim line.... http://www.tanaka-usa.com/main-navigation/Accessories?d=312,332
300820
No comparison. The Northern Tool has a high quality American made pump. Check the components on the Harbor Freight. Get Serious! They're not even in the same league.
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Love the video they put with the picture. Well it is $26 and no country stamp on the stripper, so China it is. A lot of Klein tools are made overseas. Hopefully this one is at least from Taiwan. FTC has extremely loose COO regulations. Rule of thumb, if the tool is manufactured in the USA, the company will not pass the opportunity to stamp/print "made in the USA" or "USA" all over THE TOOL and its packaging. EDIT: Actually emailed Klein about a few tools. E-mailed asking about this stripper in particular. A ONE word reply to my lengthy e-mail was "Taiwan".
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Looking at leatherman.com, it looks like there is a new version - in fact, it's the lead "story" on the site right now. This would likely be the reason for the price drop.Looking at the manufacturer's site, it looks like the only difference is cosmetic - the tools appear to all be the same. If it were me, I'd jump on the $20 savings and grab one of these before the new stock replaces it.
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Thank you for being an educated consumer. My understanding is the 830161 "Surge", is the NEW model with replacable Cutter Blades. So as you can see you have to be careful when you purchase Leatherman tools. They have made improvements in existing models, then change the Model numbers, but not the names. I hope this helps answer your question
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I think that the -01 and -02 only pertain to who is selling the tool. Skil only lists a 3600. I know that the product number for the same item is often modified to mean it came from lowes or home depot or wal-mart.
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To me, the model number implies 7.5. However, without taking my weed trimmer apart I don't know. Sorry, but I'm not doing that. Not real sure that it makes a difference.
586987
I don't know mils. I just know the ones I got are a LOT thinner than the dynarex one's I've always ordered. They are from a different company. They are smaller too. What I got doesn't match the item pictured or described.
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Nothing that I can tell except price. If there is something different between the two it is well hidden. The both have the same dimensions, construction material, etc. I personally am buying the $6.97 version and have been very happy with them. I also got one of the 1312 versions and feel I wasted 4 bucks.
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649401
No difference. As far as I can tell. Just a new part number, many Makita tools have had a number change in the last two years.
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2.2 mm is the largest size listed on the tool. The jaws open much larger so I'm sure 2.3 mm will crimp.
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I'm not 100% sure but i think the difference is the width of the spade terminalsHope this helps
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Same retention system, but the tolerances are much tighter. As an electrician klein is the only tool company I trust.
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Sorry, I don't have any of those to test it. Other than that it's a good unit and has been well worth the money. I'll never use a non-ratcheting crimper again
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I have the 016. It's the same product that I have now used at a couple different jobs but have no idea what the number differing is. Sorry.