What crimper are you guys using for the feral?
1864328
I used an electrical connector crimper (handheld), size blue i believe. It seems to work fine and has not come apart. Before you cut, I added about an extra 1/4" because the cable is easier to compress, instead of stretching.
1615644
I do not know if it will work with other brands. Many of the crimping styles do similarly.
1421850
Yes, this set comes with a crimp die. I use it in a Dillon 650 and it works fine. Next to Dillon dies, these are the best around. Lee dies are your best value.
2156629
I use the multi size tool from Harborfreight #38732. It works better than the cheap plastic ones.
1687233
Crimp embedded in heatshrink. Have used suchlike before; seems to be adequate. Make sure to thoroughly shrink the heatshrink to make it waterproof.
1977416
Sorry, I have no answer for your application, but this crimping tool is working for us very well. We are using it with aluminum crimping SS steel cables, attaching zip lines on trees in Panama forest jungle.
247088
I used a vise grip you can used a wire crimper if you have really strong hands but I found a vise grip worked nicely .
277855
I doubt that the trendnet crimpers will work. These EZ require the wires that stick out to be neatly trimmed. I tried many times to trim these ends and was never successful. Bought the Platinum EZ crimp tool and worked first time. I made the mistake of buying the connectors and found them worthless with out the EZ crimp tool that cuts the wires at the same time it crimps.
1389358
That's a good question. I have only used the three die set for my pistol reloading and I have never had a problem. The fourth die is a special crimping die that many people use but I have not had a problem crimping with the third die. I'm loading 45s now and there is a good jolt when those 230 grains get to moving. So far I have not had any bullets get loose in the magazine but the fourth die does, I am sure, provide a stronger crimp. If you are loading lead bullets then I would suggest the fourth die. Otherwise I am going to stick to the primary three.
1389357
Depending upon your set up you could get away without the factory crimp die. I would recommend that you use the factory crimp die. Especially with 45 acp you could run into bullet pushback with a hard running 45. With factory crimp I have not run into the problems I did without. Good luck
2149045
22ga is a little small for this crimper. Smallest I worked with was 18 and 20ga. With such small wires/connectors I needed to work the crimp with some pliers after using this tool. there are several dies, so perhaps I was using the wrong one. Will probably work, but not a perfect crimp.
737287
You can use the seating die to make the crimp, however i find the factory crimp does an amazing job of putting youf crimp on. I also buy the carbide 4 die set for pistols as they come witb the crimp.die already in there from Lee. I have a few of the hornady dies, and they are good, but the lee dies are a great value. Once set up, this machine makes excellent ammo, given the proper powder, a.nd very quickly. Enjoy
1255830
Platinum Tools 100054C Clamshell EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp ToolI went with a higher grade crimping tool that did everything I needed. Wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money when I was shopping around, but after cabling my entire house I was happy I went with this model instead of one of the lower cost ones. It cuts, strips, crimps easily and quickly.Hope this helps, Dan.
1542402
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.
1225906
It appears to handle both,but I ordered double sleeves and with practice and locating the sleeves on the flat part of the crimped I was able to satisfactorily crimp my double barrel crimped. It a heavy duty crimper that is hard to find and I gave it a try because I was tired of the wimpy crimped they sell in the stores. The secret is finding the right crimp point for the double barrel sleeves. I have yet to purchase single sleeves but it appears to crimp them easier then the double. I hope this helps I wish I could have been a better help,have a blessed day and good fishing.
327138
I assume you are referring to the factory crimp die. I mainly use it to fix the flare at the case mouth that could cause cycling issues. I recommend you get it. Also take a look at the lee Classic turret press kit.
933287
I bought this crimper months ago. Yes, many a #2 crimp later, still working fine. Recomnent you bevel and polish the edges of dies, so the crimp doesn't leave sharp cuts or burrs on connector. Also put a small drop of glue in diie sockets to retain magnets.