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Old 06-15-2015, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
For the Oetiker Clamps that come with the Astoria Flexx Boots people have been useing a Nail Nipper/Cutter or a Tile Cutter that looks the same. See Pic.
You can use this tool, but it does not perform the same task.
The correct tool, keeps the crimp flat, generating the correct torque.

And the correct tool is less expensive than the nipper pliers...
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