Electrical Tools
Working with the electrical system often requires tools for connecting wires and tools for testing the circuitry. A wire cutter and a wire stripper, or a tool that combines both, are essential. Often, you will find yourself wanting to connect a wire to a terminal (a connector at the end of a wire that either works as a plug or is connected to a bolt) or join two wires. Often, the most reliable way to do this is by crimping the wire to the terminal or connector.
Crimp-type connectors may look as if they can be attached by squeezing them with a pliers, but you will need a quality crimping tool to make the connector stay on (not to mention a connector that’s of good quality to begin with). A sheet-metal crimping tool can be bought ...
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