I want to crimp these guys.
Is it better to just not use a ferrule at all if I cannot find the right crimping tool, and just fold the wire on two, or is there a good manual way to do it? I have googled suggestions, and some people suggested pilers, others were against, and so on. So I don't know what is a legit manual way to do it (if it exists).
Also I see there are a lot of tools with different types of mechanisms, which one do you prefer and why? And will a cheap one (that I think I got, but I can't find it), do the work?
Best Answer
In a production environment, where you need some control over quality you need to get the correct tool for the job. The manufacturer of these connectors will tell you what you need to crimp it. Get that tool or put up with unreliable joints.