AMZCNCHydraulic Hand Crimper Tool for Stainless Steel Cable Railing Fittings for 1/8" 3/16" Cable –Wire Swaging Tool 8 Ton and Stainless Steel Cable Cutter

I really wasn't expecting to much from this tool, like I wasn't expecting it to be the same as a more expensive name brand hydraulic crimper but I was disappointed all the way round. 1st Whoever in Amazon shopping that thinks it was a good idea to ship a heavy item with just air bags surrounding it give your head a shake. I'm sure that's what cracked the case. 2nd Wire dies as marked (correct size for awg) will not crimp on correctly, you must use one size smaller to get it to crimp. 3rd The dial for the pressure release of hydraulic pressure is incorrectly labeled - it tells you to turn it the wrong way. I returned it and will keep looking for a better unit.

Does what it’s supposed to do

If I was a professional electrician doing this for a living I would not recommend these. With that said for somebody who makes a few crimps a year or is doing a large solar system you can't go wrong. Plenty of YouTube videos on these if you'd like to see them in action.I personally depend very heavily on reviews that are posted on Amazon, as do many other consumers. I not only read what reviewers say, but look to see what their pictures reveal about a products true quality and description. I aim to not only feature the products I review in many different aspects, analyzing many qualities, I also provide my own opinions on ALL the good AND bad experiences I have with the product I review. I take time to learn and use a product as it was intended before I review it, and I have used this specific product thoroughly.My rating system:5 - Met all my expectations. Was described and pictured perfectly. Exactly what I wanted and needed. Extremely useful product and a great value. Would recommend to family and friends.4 - Very good product. Exactly as described. May have a minor flaw, mentioned in the review, that does not detract from the products perceived value. Would recommend to family and friends.3 - Average product. Not exactly as described, or misleading advertising or product pictures. Possibly substandard build quality, or something else explained in the review. Would mention as an option to family and friends, but not recommend.2 - Wouldn't recommend this product. Poor build quality, not close to being as described. Flimsy and fragile. Difficult to use due to product flaws.1 - Do not purchase whatsoever. Usually only given if product lasts only a few hours/days/etc. I do not leave 1 star reviews without contacting the seller. I will be returning the product.I did NOT receive ANY discount for this product. I simply enjoy reviewing every one of my purchases.

This crimper does exactly what i need and does it fairly well. i got this for crimping #4 solid copper and it works well for the price. there are a few downsides to getting a tool this low cost, the dies are not well made and the tool started leaking after about 20 crimps. i just wrap a few paper towels around it while in the case and check the fluid level occasionally as i do with other cheap hydraulic tools from work. the tool itself feels of good ish quality, leaking aside it is very heavy and sturdy feeling. for the money its very hard to complain. i am happy with this tool even though it started leaking before i had hoped.

I had 6 gauge wire and had to use 8 gauge crimp jaws. The 6 gauge might have works on just the wire alone, but not a splice or terminal end. With no insulation on the terminal end, the crimp was secure but left little tabs to the side where the crimp jaws came together. I've only done a couple crimps, so maybe it will do a better job with other brands of terminal ends.