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Vent: Bought a $300 crimp tool set online that turned out to be junk for the new connectors we got in.
I'm torn between saying you should always buy the expensive, certified tools for safety or that sometimes a cheaper generic set is fine for non-critical work, so what's your rule on tool quality versus cost?
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skyler_jackson277mo ago
That $300 burn on a bad crimp tool is brutal.
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robin6287mo ago
Wait, that tool cost three hundred dollars? I have to sit down. I've seen good ones for half that price. It must have been a really fancy model or a total scam. Getting burned that hard on a single tool is just painful. I'd be fuming for a week.
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wendy1317mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst. Honestly, for connectors, the tool has to match the brand. Even a pricey generic can mess up the wrong style.
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milarodriguez5mo ago
Wait, wendy131, are you saying a generic tool can't work if it's the right style? I've had pretty good luck with some no-name brands as long as I match the jaws to the connector profile. But yeah, that $300 loss still hurts, sorry you got stuck with that.
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