What is with the negative reviews referring to a "crimping tool". This is a compression tool...correct?
1822081
The Klein VDV211-048 works great. I installed the compression crimp connectors thru out my House. It improved the picture on all of my TV's.
1822082
Note that the product name is "Compression Crimper." It does "crimp" the fitting to the cable - it just requires special compression fittings rather than the style which crimps the barrel of the fitting. BTW does a good job for me but does sometimes require a little adjustment if you switch brands of fittings.
1977415
Jim, the crimper has more than enough power to crimp this connector, it comes with a good selection of dies that will work for your application, another source for the die size/ information is www.burndy.com glad to help, regards
1354181
Mini compressor. It is only air pressured tool. I absolutely love this staple gun. Already finished 3 full size couches and 3 arm chairs. Very nice tool! Would recommend to start with mini compressor. This staple gun is easy on your hands and does not get jammed.
931221
Did you ever find the kind that crimps instead of making a hole in the paper? I am also looking for a "crimper" and would love knowing where one could be found.
1350592
no. and its pure junk. stay away !! I should know, I work on pneumatic tools
767917
The question is is it a roll or taper. I don't know what it actually is but it should be a taper crimp.
737286
I have never used the factory crimp die and I've never had any issue. I do use it on my 40sw just because it came with the die set. I don't see any reason that you absolutely need it.
240559
Although I haven't used the tool a great deal I haven't experienced any problem like this to date. However, I always try to take care of my tools and not abuse them or force them to do things they aren't designed for. This problem sounds like a case of the users overextending the limits of the tool.
1636851
I don't recall seeing a source on the tools anywhere, but the Astro Pneumatic website says the following "With over 30 years of importing product into the U.S. Automotive Aftermarket, Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. offers several product categories for one-stop shopping. Our products under our own brand name "ASTRO" include the popular tool and equipment classics, as well as innovative new items." I'd expect from that statement that the tools are imported, though from where I could not tell you. I am very happy with the quality of the tool, I use it in my garage, and having a proper crimp tool for various connectors is worth the price compared to the small cheap generic crimp tools you get for $15-25. If I were a pro using this type of tool, I would probably get a bigger brand name with local support.
277581
DON'T EVEN CONSIDER SPENDING ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THIS AS IT IS DRECK!! Mine worked twice for a total time so short one can hold a breath longer. I was persuaded to purchase this tool due to several buyers reviews that hyped item so positively (but 180 degrees in opposition to my experience) that I suspect them to be fraudulent. I purchased a Dremel again, my first only lasted 18 or 20 years of hard use before I dropped it onto the pavement from 3rd floor roof only to find that it broke.
1851098
I agree with kend, don't buy these unless you buy their crimper. Well worth it in my opinion (even with the extra cost of these connectors).
1184680
No, it is not. It is for crimping copper or aluminum connectors on cable of various size.
1432337
I agree with Mark Bean in his measurement of the wrench and his assessment of the usage of this tool. I paid $19 and it is worth every penny. Just make sure to purchase it from Amazon and not one of the other sellers, right now Amazon has it for $16.99 with free Prime shipping compared to other sellers who are upwards of $27 when shipping is included. This tool is great for tightening hose clamps for example.
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.
1884878
I don't have any idea why the poor reviews on the HD site. I really like mine. I've used it to break down cabinet grade ply wood. I got as good an edge as I would have on my table saw. I've used it to get a true edge on some 5/4 rough heart pine. it cut beautifully. I see a number of the HD reviews are complaining about the track. It seems like several of the reviewers did not realize there are some adjustments to make sure that the saw is tight in the track. As far as shipping, mine shipped from Amazon and it was well packaged. No problem with the track. I don't have experience with other track saws, but I can't imagine them being significantly better than my Makita.
2209983
No, this is a single squeeze tool, it makes the crimp in one motion. You set the crimp depth on the tool stop and check the crimp with the gauge provided.
2051372
The tool is a vacuum pump, not an air compressor. You need AC gauge lines to use the pump correctly.