Customer Reviews

Ancor 701030 Double Crimp Tool

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A tool of this type is just about essential for doing quality crimps. It is very sturdy and unlikely to break under even the hardest of use. Once you've squeezed the handle all the way home, you've created a crimp that is unlikely to fail.

However, it is not the perfect tool. First, although the tool 'ratchets,' that only means it will hold its place should you ease your grip. You can't make it close by repeatedly squeezing. Does this matter? Yes, if you're working in a confined space (like a boat). With the jaw wide open as you're approaching the connector it is quite bulky and can be hard to maneuver.

Second, there is no way to get it to release once you've started. Once the ratchet engages, you're committed! If the tool isn't in the correct place, too bad, you're going to ruin an expensive connector.

Still, all of these ratcheting crimpers have similar limitations. This one is at least very sturdy and makes reliable, high-quality crimps.

This tool works well puts a very secure connection on marine wire fittings. Directions are there for which wire end to use in which slot.

I've probably made 800 crimps or so with this tool and every single one of them was as perfect and easy as the first. Tool makes clean tight crimps every time. It's a little pricey for a crimper but worth the price.

Makes good crimps. Requires more force to squeeze than I would like. There are others like those made by Paladin in the same price range that are easier to use and also make good crimps.

This double crimp ratchet, in my opinion, is not an option if you are crimping connectors on boat wiring. I have purchased several used boats and my blood pressure goes up when I see what a sorry job some owners and mechanics to to boat wiring. It is no small wonder that used boats lose their values so fast, especially when complete idiots do not know what they are doing when they work on the boats electrical systems. This goes for highly paid mechanics and DIY owners.

There are some pretty good crimpers that are good for marine connectors, but this one, coupled with Ancor marine connectors and adhesive shrink tubing, will to it the best.