The difference between a crimping tool and a ratchet crimping tool is that both are tools used in crimping; however the ratchet crimping tool has a mechanism that ensures the full crimping cycle of the crimping tool - giving you a better crimp.

Most professionals use a ratchet style crimping tool even though they cost a little more in the beginning.

Crimping tools are designed to connect a connector to a cable. It is used on phone cables as well as network cables. All you do is place the connector with wires into the tool and squeeze the handle.

Crimping is creating a solder-less connection for electronics cabling. The tool used for this procedure is the crimping pliers, a special pair of pliers made for this very use.

Cable crimping tools can be purchased from Lowe's, Amazon, Zoro Tools, Grainger, and eBay. You can also purchase cable crimping tools from many different hardware stores.

Crimping usually means to seal the edges of a crust or dough, using the tongs or a fork, or your fingers.