In a message dated 11/2/00 12:00:53 PM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes:

<< Haven't seen any mention yet of one of the necessities of a good crimp
joint, which is a proper calibrated crimp tool that won't release until the
correct pressure is applied. >>

David,

As usual, you speak the truth in all you have put forth.  When I dealt with
such things, mechanical crimping tools which failed their calibration were
disgarded.  Since these were of the highest quality, they were still good
enough for most applications and more than one fellow I knew ended up with a
complete set for home use.

Rich