Good tools are expensive and many of the items we use may not be economical for the small boatbuilder or DIY enthusiast. If you would like help locating any of these tools give us a call.  We use the following:

• Cable crimpers      Amphenol  $350+
  
• Wire crimpers       3M ratchet crimpers (shown above) $150+
  
• Cable cutters         Ideal ratchet cutter for heavy cables, $150+ and Home Depot regular cutters for medium cables $40
  
• Wire strippers        Ideal $20
  
• Meter                     Blue Sea 8110 clamp on multimeter for most applications. $120+
  
• Battery testing       Midtronics battery tester. $600+