Thank you as always.

As a DIY handyman on a budget which would be the best allrounder wire stripper and best crimper to have in my tool-bag?

Something I could use around the house for general maintanence and for my intended hobby building DIY lithium pouch cell batteries during retirement.

Any & all advice appreciated.

 

43 minutes ago, DenBeech said:

Thank you as always.

As a DIY handyman on a budget which would be the best allrounder wire stripper and best crimper to have in my tool-bag?

Something I could use around the house for general maintanence and for my intended hobby building DIY lithium pouch cell batteries during retirement.

Any & all advice appreciated.

 

For diy this stripper and crimper would be fine and wouldn't break the bank.

 

https://leroymerlin.co.za/1-5mm-6mm-crimping-tool-ctr0333-major-tech?sfdr_ptcid=32806_617_695180264&sfdr_hash=490e60f8e29deb646d1cc2d354738722&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkQJOVuWxeHGXzvlxK9FRk-L9joJ2rJ77dghcgwMC-hfZX-Rx_sLcVhoC31UQAvD_BwE

 

https://leroymerlin.co.za/auto-wire-stripper-dexter-200mm?sfdr_ptcid=32806_617_516943601&sfdr_hash=acc169d44d67b8b3a5a384144a3be786&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkUhJmcnA2sHecntKNG80AuKwKLia9wCPlvcEq8ndKzU55dQyGZsMJRoC-GgQAvD_BwE

I purchased a crimper from Mantech and then found out they had the inserts loose.

bought 2 most common inserts for my use.

a few weeks back seen Addendorf had a crimper that comes with 5 sets of inserts for R500.

less than half what i paid at Mantech.

 

Edited August 26, 20232 yr by razzor13bt

https://leroymerlin.co.za/auto-wire-stripper-dexter-200mm?sfdr_ptcid=32806_617_516943601&sfdr_hash=acc169d44d67b8b3a5a384144a3be786&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkUhJmcnA2sHecntKNG80AuKwKLia9wCPlvcEq8ndKzU55dQyGZsMJRoC-GgQAvD_BwE

This wire stripper that Talia posted is a crimper as-well..2 IN 1 TOOL.

1 hour ago, razzor13bt said:

a few weeks back seen Addendorf had a crimper that comes with 5 sets of inserts for R500.

You don't perhaps have a link or know what the brand was? Just checked their site and couldn't find it.

There are 2 sets where the crimp dies can be changed, the first one is in a bag and the second one in a plastic case, I do not know if the dies are different between the two sets. The third link is a solar set with a crimping plier and wire stripper which works great for solar cable.

https://www.adendorff.co.za/mac-afric-crimping-plier-set-including-5-interchangeable-inserts-tcrimp007

https://www.adendorff.co.za/tcrimp008

https://www.adendorff.co.za/tcrimp009

The first link is similar to the one that TaliaB posted, the second one is also self adjusting but works a bit better than the first one with some cables.

https://www.adendorff.co.za/self-adjusting-wire-stripper

https://www.adendorff.co.za/felo-auto-wire-stripper-pliers-insulated-vde-02-60-mm-tstrip001

Have a look at their website for the closest branch, make a note of the item code, phone the branch and ask they must do a physical stock check and if stock is low ask them to keep one aside.