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I need to crimp small pins onto wire. The type that go into plugs like this:

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What tool do I need? 

I have one of these, or close to this:

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... and I've had zero success with it on those shitty multi packs of insulated connector kits you get from Repco.

Any advice????

Cheers

 

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I bought a similar set but with 3 sets of jaws 

Does take a bit of practice to find the best jaw setup for style of crimp 

Toptul rachet crimper set from tardme - must have been on a deal cos I’m sure I didn’t pay 250 for it 

Do those connectors have a name or part # - will narrow down which jaws you need 

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https://www.msel.co.nz/epages/motorsportelectronics.sf/en_NZ/?ObjectPath=/Shops/motorsportelectronics/Products/TOOCRIDEL

this style for the brass tab terminals, even the basic ones from jaycar are ok  have a look around online can get them cheaper from the likes of amazon aliexpress etc, iv never found those generic ratchet style crimpers any  good alway  either too loose or deforms badly,  unless you  spend $$$ on rennsteig professional crimp tools and dies. would recommend looking into  deutsch  DT and DTM if you want sealed connectors

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1 minute ago, h4nd said:

I've just realised, per ^ you have crimper for uninsulated. You want the one with the 'w' shape to fold the ends over. I have one of these, and it's OK https://www.jaycar.co.nz/crimping-tool-for-non-insulated-lugs/p/TH1834

those jaycar ones are ok iv got a couple but not the greatest for small terminals or small wire,

 

this is also  a very good japanese made crimp tool that does a wide range of open barrel  crimps  https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Lifestyle/Hozan-P-706-Open-Barrel-Crimper/9999511936801?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=NZ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIydH36NP87QIV2AkrCh3BpwtqEAYYASABEgIxbfD_BwE

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Yeah I’ve got some ones from Ali but the dies are a bit shit/sloppy, and had to order a diff one for the 90 degree fitting for the front brake micro switch (looks like your switches came pre done?)

At work we have a blue set that looks the same as the toptul one, the dies fit much nicer and the ratcheting bits handy for holding the terminal instead of needing a third hand 

also have these which are legit for insulated ones, but they’re pricey 

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-tools/0533279/

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Brought these from jaycar. They work amazing!! Only $20, super happy with them.

Im sure there's much better ones, but even on insulated connections they make an unbelievable tight grip. Wish I'd had these years ago. I have 4 other sets of crimping tools...they're all just rubbish compared to this.

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