[TowerTalk] crimping tools

[Roger (K8RI)]

Jim Hoge wrote:
> I am seeking opinions on crimping tools for LMR-400 coax.
I have several crimping tools.  The prices vary over quite a wide range.
*Typically* you get one crimper for the smaller sizes up through 
RG8/LMR-400 using interchangeable dies and a separate crimper for the 
larger sizes. 

Mine aren't handy right now so I can't give you make and models.
There is one of the smaller, ratchet tools with dies listed in QST for 
$50.  IIRC my crimper for LMR-600 was around $75.

Check with Davis and see what they have.  You will probably get some 
good advise as well.

BTW even though I crimp them I still solder the center connector.
>  How well do the standard crimpers, both fixed die and interchangable die units perform with this cable? 
I doubt if you could tell the differenced between the results of a fixed 
dire and interchangeable die crimp.
> Is a piston type crimper worth the extra investment if I won't be doing cable larger than 400?
>   
*Some* of the smaller UHF connectors have a very heavy crimp sleeve and 
there you can use the extra pressure. Hopefully you won't find any of 
those <:-))

As always...purchase, good, quality connectors. Paying a little more can 
in the end be worth a lot more.

73

Roger (K8RI)
>  
> tnx,
> Jim W5QM
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