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Re: [Shop-talk] Cable ferrule pliers?

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cable ferrule pliers?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:32:02 -0700
> I have a lot of ferrules to crimp:
> 
> Are there specialized tools?

Here is one kind:
http://www.webriggingsupply.com/pages/catalog/tools/swagers.html

Here is another:
http://jayme220.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=k2&action=display&thread=183

> I'd rather not spend $50+ on a specialized tool, but < $50 at 
> an easy place
> like Sears I would do. 

For under %50, I think you're stuck using a blunted cold chisel (or similar)
and a BFH.  Or you could try making something like this:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/no2swageit.php
with twin holes.

-- Randall
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