Amp Tyco 1-231652-0 Crimping Tool

[oldguy]

I found this Crimping tool on craigslist for $5.00. It looked cool so I bought it. I looked on line & the kit new ranged from $300 - $435 new. $95 BIN + $10.25 shipping used on ebay. The crimper alone was $171.00. I found the instructions on line. is anybody familiar with these tool? Are they any good?

[rdelius]

Very  good tool .I used one while at COT.If you use the 8 pos die,make sure to buy the crimp connectors for the die.The tool most likely has an8 pos Amp die,generic connnectors do not fit the Amp crimp pattern ,might damage die and or crack connectors.Newer tools not US made now

[oldguy]

Thanks rdelius, I may have questions after I try to use it.

[DavePEI]

Nice find, Gary. I have the single version of this in the Museum, but not the one you have Congratulations!

I found this Crimping tool on craigslist for $5.00. It looked cool so I bought it. I looked on line & the kit new ranged from $300 - $435 new. $95 BIN + $10.25 shipping used on ebay. The crimper alone was $171.00. I found the instructions on line. is anybody familiar with these tool? Are they any good?