ProTek RC Servo Lead & Terminal Crimping Tool

TL;DR: Decent tool, but the instructions aren't helpful at all.

The instructions on the back of the box are essentially useless. I had to search online to find a decent how-to video. (See below). Also the instructions seem to say that the crimp tightness is adjustable via the +/- dial on one side of the pliers. I still haven't figured out how to move that dial and actually adjust the crimp.

Suggestion #1: Watch this video FIRST! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyJAFQQf9fo. I was pretty frustrated with this tool and about to give up until I did a little Google'ing and found the aforementioned video. After following the video's instructions, looking closely at the tool, and noticing the staggering of the socket I was able to finally get a nice good crimp without damaging the wire or leads.

Suggestion #2: PRACTICE BEFORE DAMAGING YOUR SERVO'S WIRING! Buy some spare servo wire, several extra sets of leads and practice, practice, practice.

These are the stuff! I bought some from my local hobby shop and they worked perfect. I had the old protek crimpers and they were terrible- these are a much better improvement. I used the closest slot to the handle to crimp my connectors. I also found the tension from the factory a little tight, so I loosened slightly and it was perfect. Don't hesitate to buy, works perfectly.

Love protek stuff. This item, however, is quite cheaply made and expensive compared to similar items. It is also difficult to line up the crimps.

When I was evaluating this product, I was a little upset that this item is essentially the same thing that you would purchase from that big company that will deliver it tomorrow at 25% more.

I just chalked it up to paying for Amain's superior customer service and am happy to know that they will fix any problem that arises from any purchase, quickly and without hesitation.

The product, however, is still mediocre.

This was an awesome investment. Very well made, and easy to use.

Works Well. You will want to watch a YouTube from Painless360 on how to use it.

Not to happy about receiving one that was open and damaged packaging. But it seems to be ok. This and shipping irregularities seem to be the the new norm when ordering from Amain.

Other than the worthless Chinese written instructions, the rebranded crimper's are decent.

Working with these tiny wires and connectors is just a bit fiddly no matter how you look at it. This crimping tool is nice, well made, and does what is asked of it. The user can mess it all up, yes, but it's not the tool's fault. My feeling is that this tool could be 1/2 the size considering how delicate the connectors it is crimping are... not really a minus but would make it easier to have in the pit box.

Excellent tool, very easy to use. I've already used it to shorten the length on all my servo wires and clean up the inside of my rc cars.