Basic Crimping Instructions

How-to video explaining how to crimp with standard crimping pliers



crimping-pliers.jpg 

3 step crimping instructions using standard crimping pliers

crimping-step1.jpg

Step 1
String a crimp tube and a clasp onto the wire. String the wire back through the crimp tube. Straighten the wires inside the crimp tube so that they lay side by side.

crimping-step2.jpg

Step 2
Using the “crimper” gently compress the crimp tube, creating a divot.

crimping-step3.jpg

Step 3
Using the “rounder” gently compress the crimp tube. Turn and repeat until it creates a round shape. Cut off the excess wire at the base of the crimp.