=== Step 4: The Crimping Process ===

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On many tools there will be two different "levels" on the tooth of the tool. This makes sure that the insulation channel has a big crimp than the wire channel, since the stripped wire has a smaller diameter than the insulation. <br \>

The larger side of the crimp ‘tooth’ should be where the insulation channel fits. Sorry for the blurry picture, but you can make it out, the pin is sitting in the groove with the ‘tabs’ facing into the groove. It is placed so that when the crimp tool is squeezed the tabs bend inwards and create a "heart" shape.

==== Step 3 ====