Rant: Overheard a guy at the supply house say 'a good crimp is just a good crimp, doesn't matter the tool'

I've seen too many service calls from bad connectors to believe that. What's your go-to coax crimper that actually lasts?

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2 Comments

matthewsullivan14d ago

Honestly that mindset misses how a cheap crimper's jaws wear out of square over time. You get a sloppy, uneven crush that looks okay but fails later. My old Paladin just keeps making perfect hex crimps year after year.

tarac1614d ago

That's just how it goes with anything that has moving parts under stress. People buy the cheap version, it works fine for a bit, then the tiny flaws add up until it's junk. Meanwhile the good tool in the drawer just does its job quietly forever. It's the same story with boots, kitchen knives, you name it. The upfront savings get eaten by having to buy it twice.