IWS-1608M

This is a well built tool that will do a good job for general purpose use in crimping ferrules to smaller wire rope assemblies. I used it to make crimps on 1/8" standard wire rope, and it worked well for the 24 or so crimps I had to do for my project. In my opinion, if you're doing professional cable assembly it might be best to spend a bit more on a tool that will stand up to heavy use. The cutter tool included did well cutting 1/8" wire rope, no complaints there. Well made combo for the price paid.

I am a theatrical technical director and have used many brands of crimpers and cutters. I used this set to rig three productions so far and counting. That's dozens of cuts and crimps. This thing is wonderful. It's compact size is easier for me to get in tight or high places. Although, the shorter handles do require a bit more force. Not a problem for me but, may be for others. If you are using this crimper for structural or flying purposes I have two points. You should be using a go-no go gauge, as often as you can. This thing does NOT come with one. (It should). That said, I have a few spare gauges and this crimper works very well. It's way easier to adjust as well. The second point is, I've read some of the reviews and it is clear that many people don't know how wire rope accessories work. Not all swaging sleeves are rated. Not all wire rope is alike. The markings on the tool are clear. I/8th inch refers to the diameter of the wire rope. You should educate yourself or leave it to the professionals, you run the risk of injury or worse. The cutters are tricky, here is a trade secret. If you use the cutters properly, they will last a long time. Seriously, as with any of these cutters, if you don't keep the tool perpendicular to the wire rope when cutting force is applied, you will trap the individual wires in the rope. This widens the pivot which lossens the tool and makes cutting impossible. But that is user error. All of these cutters behave this way including felco. Just pay attention and enjoy.

I've used a number of crimpers and wire cutters working on boat rigging over the years. On my small projects, using 1/8" wire and fittings, both these crimpers and cutters functioned as well as any I've ever used. This type of tool requires a little skill and/or experience One has to understand what they can and cannot do. They are not forgiving of mistakes. Nor are they indestructible. Used right - these are a bargain. Used badly, or on unsuitable materials, they ain't gonna work. For folks who have had trouble with the cutters - I have two comments. First, these are small cutters, without a lot of leverage. If you're going to cut 1/8" stainless wire with them, you're going to have to use real force. If you don't have strong hands, pick another tool. But, if you put a wrap of electrical tape on the area you're going to cut to keep the strands in place, and cut quickly and forcefully, the cutters I received are more than adequate.

I got the IWISS Wire Rope Tool with Wire Rope Cutter for a guide wire project I was doing with 1/8" stainless steel rope. I figured that the crimper would work with the aluminum loop sleeves I bought, while the cutter tool would save some wear and tear on the cutter on my large pliers. Considering that the crimper goes from 1/16" UP TO the size I was using (1/8"), I figured that the required force was going to be on the high side. As it turns out, the force is manageable, but the tool is a bit unwieldy when fully open. Keeping the wire rope from sliding through the sleeve, keeping yourself stable on a ladder, and trying to crimp the sleeve properly without the crimp going out of perpendicular with the sleeve, is a bit of a workload to keep sorted out. I thought about changing the cam profile, to lessen the actuating force, but it does require tools to do (which I didn't have on the ladder with me). By the time I was back around my toolbox, I'd forgotten all about it. The cutter works great. Recommended.

I debated whether to get a crimper that had the built in cable cutter or the separate tools. I made the right choice by getting the separate tools. The crimper is large and cumbersome by its nature but does what it is supposed to quite well. Trying to use the large crimper tool as a cutter and holding the cable at the same time would have been difficult to do without a helper. The cable cutter is easy to use and also works well. Both are high quality and a good value.

The cable cutting tool works like a dream. I used it on 1/8" steel cable and could not believe how easily and cleanly it cut. Anyone who has struggled cutting steel cable with any other tool will certainly appreciate this tool. The crimping tool worked great as well, but it takes a lot of effort to crimp the 1/8 inch ferrules. I ended up putting one handle on the floor and putting my weight on the other handle. Making sure the ferrule stays in the right position in the tool while applying pressure on the handles is a bit of a challenge. My plan is to make a wood cradle to hold one handle. That will make it easier to get the needed leverage to make the crimps more easily.

I had a garage door spring break and decided to just replace both of course while at it redoing all the cables pulleys etc, so I needed this rather quickly and didn't what to spend an arm and a leg. The crimper and cutter are absolutely essential to do the job right. These were much better tools than I expected for the price and I was very pleased! They made the job easier and better than using the threaded U bolt style cable clamps, on my doors there were places where the bolt clamps would simply have not worked/fit. Crimping the swags is not "easy" and I'd not want to do it all day with this size manual crimper but for a garage door or two it's fine. Good tool and a great price, the cost of the springs, hardware and these tools I am sure I saved a couple of hundred bucks tackling the job myself.

Good. Light weight. Cutters work well out of the box.

Well made. The mechanical advantage of these crimpers makes for short work of crimping tasks.

I had a chance to put then to work and they preformed exceptionally well crimps are perfect the cutter works great used it on cable up to an 1/8👍👍

Excellent quality, quite portable compared to other crimpers, worth buying!

much better than trying to use vise grips the cutters cut the cable nice and clean