[Shop-talk] Cable ferrule pliers?

[Randall]

> 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