Original Posted By: "Skip Gadd"
Well I need to do quite a few Nicopress crimps yet on 1/8" cable on my project.I have used one of the slow bolt together tools for a long time but I have messedup on to many nico's with it.I'm ready to try something different.I haveread in the past that some folks were having decent results with a tool that probablycame from harbor freight or some such store. I'm not crazy about buyinganother cheap Chinese made tool but if it will get me through this project Iguess I need to.can anyone tell me if they have used one with good results? thereis a store in Amarillo about 55 miles from here. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: cable crimper
RE: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper
Original Posted By:> skellytown flyer
Raymond, I got my bolt cutter type Nicopress tool at Home Depot or Lowesfor about $20. Done probably a couple dozen 3/32 crimps so far and allcheck out good with the go no-go sleeve gauge.Skip> [Original Message]
Raymond, I got my bolt cutter type Nicopress tool at Home Depot or Lowesfor about $20. Done probably a couple dozen 3/32 crimps so far and allcheck out good with the go no-go sleeve gauge.Skip> [Original Message]
Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Thanks guys-I just finished calling the local hardware stores and nobody had onein stock.so I called my aircraft mechanic friend and he said I could borrowhis. just hated to impose since he makes his living with his tools,but he saidi could use it tomorrow.he hardly ever has a call to crimp a nicopress. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Thanks guys-I just finished calling the local hardware stores and nobody had onein stock.so I called my aircraft mechanic friend and he said I could borrowhis. just hated to impose since he makes his living with his tools,but he saidi could use it tomorrow.he hardly ever has a call to crimp a nicopress. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper
Original Posted By: Jim Ash
I bought one of those. Mine is adjustable with two allenscrews on the hinge assembly.This is how I use it.Clifharbor freight or some such store. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if it will get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me if they have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55 miles from here. Raymond________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:33:12 -0400 (EDT)
I bought one of those. Mine is adjustable with two allenscrews on the hinge assembly.This is how I use it.Clifharbor freight or some such store. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if it will get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me if they have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55 miles from here. Raymond________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:33:12 -0400 (EDT)
Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Great to hear that you are getting some work in Jim! Hey, give me a shout if youneed a hand. Oh, and if you don't already have a shop picked out to help youwith your clean up... I'd like to recommend Lucito's in Tulsa. They made my40+ year old Corvair look factory new.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper
Great to hear that you are getting some work in Jim! Hey, give me a shout if youneed a hand. Oh, and if you don't already have a shop picked out to help youwith your clean up... I'd like to recommend Lucito's in Tulsa. They made my40+ year old Corvair look factory new.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper
Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
Here are some details on my Nicopress knock off that I got from Home Depot (likeClif's). Not as nice as the original tool, but should definitely get me troughthis project. The jaws are adjustable, so it might hold up for several projects.Once I nailed the dimension I wanted, it hasn't budged. http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:05:23 -0500
Here are some details on my Nicopress knock off that I got from Home Depot (likeClif's). Not as nice as the original tool, but should definitely get me troughthis project. The jaws are adjustable, so it might hold up for several projects.Once I nailed the dimension I wanted, it hasn't budged. http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:05:23 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
We used a cheaper one about 24" long found on ebay for around $40 and itworked great for all 6 Big Piets. We bought a Go/NoGo gauge from AircraftSpruce to check our crimps. The tool is adjustable so you will get happyresults.Barry -----Original Message-----
We used a cheaper one about 24" long found on ebay for around $40 and itworked great for all 6 Big Piets. We bought a Go/NoGo gauge from AircraftSpruce to check our crimps. The tool is adjustable so you will get happyresults.Barry -----Original Message-----
> Pietenpol-List: cable crimper
Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper>>> Well I need to do quite a few Nicopress crimps yet on 1/8" cable on myproject. I have used one of the slow bolt together tools for a long timebut I have messed up on to many nico's with it.I'm ready to try somethingdifferent.I have read in the past that some folks were having decentresults with a tool that probably came from harbor freight or some suchstore. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if itwill get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me ifthey have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55miles from here. Raymond________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:48:43 -0400
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper>>> Well I need to do quite a few Nicopress crimps yet on 1/8" cable on myproject. I have used one of the slow bolt together tools for a long timebut I have messed up on to many nico's with it.I'm ready to try somethingdifferent.I have read in the past that some folks were having decentresults with a tool that probably came from harbor freight or some suchstore. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if itwill get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me ifthey have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55miles from here. Raymond________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:48:43 -0400
Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper
Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
>> Subject: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper>>>> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "skellytown flyer">> > > >> Well I need to do quite a few Nicopress crimps yet on 1/8" cable on my>> > project. I have used one of the slow bolt together tools for a long time> but I have messed up on to many nico's with it.I'm ready to try something> different.I have read in the past that some folks were having decent> results with a tool that probably came from harbor freight or some such> store. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if it> will get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me if> they have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55> miles from here. Raymond>>> ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper
>> Subject: Pietenpol-List: cable crimper>>>> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "skellytown flyer">> > > >> Well I need to do quite a few Nicopress crimps yet on 1/8" cable on my>> > project. I have used one of the slow bolt together tools for a long time> but I have messed up on to many nico's with it.I'm ready to try something> different.I have read in the past that some folks were having decent> results with a tool that probably came from harbor freight or some such> store. I'm not crazy about buying another cheap Chinese made tool but if it> will get me through this project I guess I need to.can anyone tell me if> they have used one with good results? there is a store in Amarillo about 55> miles from here. Raymond>>> ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cable crimper