Finally gave up on my old crimper and the new one is a game changer

For years I used this basic crimper I got from a supply house in Phoenix, and it worked okay for RG6. But last month I had a big job with a lot of RG11 runs and that old tool just mangled the connectors. I bought a Paladin PA1412 on a recommendation, and man, the difference is night and day. The ratcheting action makes sure you get a full crimp every single time, and the built-in cutter is way sharper. I did a 12-unit apartment install last week and didn't have a single bad connector or callback. Has anyone else switched to a ratcheting crimper and found it saved them a ton of headache on bigger gauge cable?

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jamiegreen5d ago

Honestly that built-in cutter sounds like a lifesaver.

lucas_west5d ago

Switched to a ratcheting model a few years back and it completely changed my consistency. The old squeeze style depended too much on feel, especially when tired at the end of the day. It just makes a repeatable process you don't have to second guess.