Tag Archives: Crimping Tools
10-Ton Hydraulic Cable Crimper Review: Our Shop Fit?
On paper, a 10-ton hydraulic crimper sounds like overkill-until we’re hunched over a battery tray with thick lugs, limited clearance, and a deadline. The 10 Ton Hydraulic Battery Cable Crimper promises single-hand return, a 180° rotating head, and nine hex dies covering 12 to 2/0 AWG, which hits the sweet spot for most car, RV, and marine rewires we see. What caught our attention is how “shop-friendly” it claims to be: less hand fatigue than manual crimpers, consistent compression, and the ability to orient the head without contorting the cable. In this review, we’ll see if those claims translate to clean crimps, repeatable results, and real-world speed on the bench and in the bay.
Klein 1005 Crimper/Pliers Review: Right for Our Shop?
We’ve put the Klein Tools 1005 Cutting/Crimping Tool through the kind of daily use that quickly exposes a pretender. On paper it’s a straightforward cutter/crimper for 10–22 AWG terminals and connectors, handling both insulated and non‑insulated ends—exactly the range that crowds our bench. In hand, it feels like a classic shop companion: sturdy, no-nonsense, and confident when it closes on a crimp. We like that it aims to be an all-in-one helper, trimming wire cleanly and then moving straight into a controlled squeeze for consistent connections. Still, “Made in USA” and a famous name aren’t the whole story. The real question is whether the 1005 earns a permanent spot in our tool roll.
