The best crimping tool is critical for making electric connections quickly and securely. We tested top-reviewed products to see how they stacked up.

Electrical projects call for a trusty pair of wire strippers. Try one of these expert-approved models from Klein Tools, Milwaukee Tool, Irwin, and more.

A good option that you can find at Harbor Freight is the Doyle 9.5-inch Wire Crimping Tool. Doyle is a solid store brand that makes different quality tools and accessories for Harbor Freight ...

The other tool is a special crimper with B-shaped dies for the bare wire crimps. We ordered the ECT47 to crimp the pins to the exposed wire and crimp the rubber seal to the wire insulation.

They’re the connector on those rainbow colored jumper wire sets, and connect perfectly to 0.1″ pin headers. The connectors and terminals are cheap, but the official HT-0095 crimp tool costs ...

First, if you own one of these basic wire crimper/stripper tools, no matter the brand, toss it. That’s right, go to your toolbox, grab it out of the drawer, and throw it away.

Emerson introduced the Greenlee GRE-6, a hydraulic tool with six interchangeable head options to cut wire, crimp connectors, and punch electrical boxes.