Wire crimper advice needed

[dkalwishky]

I'd like to get a wire crimper so if I want to replace the connector on a servo wire I can.

Motion doesn't sell a crimping tool so what do you guys all use? Model number or picture would help.

[OV10]

DK....the crimping tool you need is for JST-SH connectors.
IWISS is a good tool and they also rebrand for HobbyKing (which is out of stock)
I bought the HK 4-5 years ago and still works great.

[Lon]

Here's the crimping tool i've been using for a year now...works great.

[Lon]

Here's a good video of the tool in action!

[OV10]

The Hansen is a fine tool Lon. It is the SnapOn of the crimpers whereas the IWISS is the Craftsman.;)

[dkalwishky]

Thanks guys, What got me started on this was I saw a Hobby King video tonight on how to use their tool. Of course as OV10 pointed out HK is out of stock. I looked at Amazone but could not find one like the HK tool. Thanks OV10 for giving me a ling to the IWISS tool, I got it ordered and it should be here Thursday.

Lon thanks for the video link, I'll watch it here in a few minutes.

[OV10]

DK.......double check that you ordered the correct one. A couple minutes after I posted, had to correct the link cause I referenced the incorrect one initially.

[dkalwishky]

Thanks OV10, I cancelled the order I placed and placed a new one with the correct part. :)

[OV10]

:Whew: I was afraid that you had ordered before I caught my mistake. Too many windows open when I was comparing capabilities. Glad your all fixed up. ;)

[Beeg]

Yep, Hansen Deluxe kit is the best deal to get started making your own connectors. It's what I used to make all those short connectors I did for you. It takes a few tries when you first get started and you'll mess up a few but eventually you get it down and you'll be a wire crimping machine...

This is my Hansen kit I've had for a few years, Still going strong. The red handled crimper doesn;t come with the kit. It was a special order small crimper from Japan for doing receiver satellite and telemetry connectors.

[Lon]

The Hansen is a fine tool Lon. It is the SnapOn of the crimpers whereas the IWISS is the Craftsman.;)

So very true Charlie...when i was wanting a crimper tool..HK out, got me at the right moment, want one NOW...and ordered from Hansen.
Looking forward to seeing you again at NEFI!

[OV10]

Looking forward to seeing you again at NEFI!

Same here :) Am curious as to what Gman is gonna replace this event with ;)

[Grossman56]

Oh..........:(I'll just sit here wondering at the fun you guys are having :Crying2:and wishing I was there......:Sleepy:...... and dreaming of next year :Sleeping: when I can hang :Smug:with the gang again :Love:and drool over all the new planes:bluelove. But I have to be fair :blueangryto the wife. Yeah I know........:Cold:

Grossman56