I do soemtimes worry (particularly on fuel clamps) about using my regular end cutting nippers.� On CV boot clamps (the other major use for them) I don't care so much, but for fuel clamps...�So I actually have one set to cut with (sharp) and one set that I've purposely taken the edge off with a file to crimp.� Different color handles so I know which one I've got.� The dull set doubles as good nail pullers for finish nails around the house BTW.

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Mike Collum <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET> wrote:

I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps.� The same
ones I sometimes use to cut them off.� If you pay attention, you can get
perfect crimps without cutting the bands at all.