I can the "benefit" of that tool, it just speeds things up a tiny bit. Based on the tools you've got, i would say it's not worth it. I've crimped terminals like that with the cheap non ratchet style. In fact, that's the only crimp tool i've used in 15 years. I always do the 'tug' test, once you've crimped, tug a bit on the wire to see if it moves / comes loose from the terminal. If not, you're all good. I can't see any big benefit in the roll over that the tool makes other than it looks nice.
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Don't forget that auto manufacturers began using crimp connectors simply to save money. No lines of workers needed to solder the connections on permanently, crimping was good enough for the concept of built in obsolescence
Sounds about right!
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