T56 Modification From OEM Die

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You can make a T56 crimping die from a OEM die simply by grinding off a little metal on one side of one die.
A standard OEM double crimp die for wire 22 - 10 AWG can have a little ( about half the width on one side ) ground off on a bench grinder. A T56 connector is handy to have for sizing up how much to take off. T56 connectors can be bought at your local NAPA store. Double crimp means that you can crimp both sides in one squeeze. Be careful when grinding and have a shield in place so the die won't go flying. This modification will alter the die and may not be able to crimp your other OEM connectors. OEM dies are relitively in-expensive gepared to the ratcheting tool they sell for the T56 connector. You should not grind the whole side of the die, just the part where the T56 fit in. The lower half has to still fit into the handle. That half should be left alone so it stills fits tightly. Feel free to study the picture.