Bought my ct1005 on eBay a year ago from a different retailer . The dies did not fully close when empty such that stranded wire at the thinner end of the range did not grip and wire at the upper end could be pulled out of the crimped connector by hand. It was necessary to pack some material (I used 1mm copper wire see photo) between the dies and the body. This is easily done by loosening the screw securing the die to allow for shimming. Then the crimping pliers worked fine. ( may be necessary to adjust the ratchet position using the scalloped -A+ adjuster but mine was fine)
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A quality crimping tool, easy to use and very sturdy construction. Would recommend this item.
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Pros - A good range of crimping jaws, as yet I have only used for insulated and non insulated spade terminals but excellent results, even on the smallest with fine wire - no distortion. (If not sure how to crimp, look on You tube) Comfortable to use even with small weak hands Ratchet disengages easily when crimped or using the release lever Jaws oppose correctly and riveted joints good Good storage bag Cons - none
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A very useful item, at a great price for the quality.
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Terrible product no good for the job it's designed for, maybe using it as a hammer might be a better use 😂
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