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Old 05-03-2009, 02:48 PM
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Thomas and Betts aka T&B makes great crimp tools, one model crimps up to 0 gauge with adjustabl;e die on the head, it rotates around and locks on a detent to the particular size you want. They make a larger version that the dies have to be manually removed then reattached and dies for 500 MCM (about a half inch ID wire) are available.
These are less costly than the hydraulic tools made for electricians who do a lot of crimping but you need some armstrong grease if you use them a lot.
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