Work as promised. Great ferrule crimpers (and no, autocorrect, they aren’t crumpets…). I just wish there were an easy way to modify it to be a bench tool. Next time I have 400 crimps to make, I'll simply buy this tool again and make it into a bench tool myself.
UPDATE: Faced with the last 200 (of 400) crimps, I decided to go ahead and McGyver it into a bench tool, using stuff readily at hand:
• Using two small-ish straight-blade screwdrivers on the 'static' handle, it was easy to release the clips holding the orange handle cover without destroying it. Removing this was necessary in order to retain full-throw to crimp completely when adding something to hold the tail end of that handle down.
• A Romex staple holds-down that tail end of the static handle.
• A coupla drywall screws with two 3/16" nuts for height provide left-right positioning near the business end of the static handle.
• A short length of 20 ga. solid wire fed through the business end of the static handle is fixed to two drywall screws, and a 10 p. nail provides tensioning to hold the business end down and prevent slipping forward.
• And, a small bar clamp holds the 2" x 4" down to the work bench.
This project took about 15 minutes. Now, instead of beating up my hands, I can use the leverage of my whole upper body when bearing down. Made quick work of the remaining 200 crimps!
| Brand | IWISS |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
| Handle Material | Nylon |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| UPC | 701715365858 |
| Manufacturer | ZHEJIANG IWISS ELECTRIC CO.,LTD |
| Part Number | HSC8 6-4A(E-770) |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.09 x 3.15 x 1.18 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | HSC8 6-4 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
