When it comes to wiring, the tools and supplies you use will determine how good your finished product will be. You don't need the fanciest and most expensive tools, but you need tools that do what you need them to do, and do them well.
With all of the time and money you put into your project, you don't want to ruin a track day or cruise because a wire came out of a poorly crimped terminal or a parts store plastic but connector finally rusted out.
Wire Strippers
For years, I used a wire cutter and worked my way around the insulation to cut it and slide it off to strip wire. That is the dumb way to do it.
With this tool, it litterally takes two seconds to strip a wire without damaging insulation and pulling strands out.
Flush Cut Wire Cutters
I didn't know about these until last year, and man was that annoying. These make it so much easier to cut wires to the exact same length so you don't leave one wire in a loom a little too long or short. Also, they are amazing for cutting zip ties. They leave a smooth cut that won't slice you open like that little left over cut piece normally would.
Ratcheting Crimper - 5 pieces
I am constantly using the non-insulated die in this tool. It makes a perfect dimple crimp. It's also keeps the backside of what you're crimping in shape and doesn't bend and totally distort the connector you're crimping. The ratcheting feature is great too because you can set the terminal or connector where you want it in the tool, tighten it down and then slide the wire in. This is very useful when working in hard to reach areas.
Battery Cable Cutter & Crimper
You need this. Don't try anything else. This is the best bang for you buck battery cable crimper. I spent years cranking down lugs in a vice which left me with a weak and ugly crimp. This tool provides a VERY strong crimp and leaves the cable lug in its original shape and look professional. It does sometimes leave little compressed wings after the first crimp where the dies meet, but if you spin the wire a bit and do a second crimp it is flawless.
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