Review on 🔧 Klein Tools 86570 Tie Tensioning Tool, Suitable for 120-250 Pound Rated Ties, Delivers 65-Pound Tension, Enhanced Handle Grips for Comfort by James Lozoya

The small pistol does its job perfectly. Up to 175 pounds connections are great. I tried it on 250 pound ties. Ties didn't go through the slit. Using a dremel I widened the gap. Now work on high watts. But when trying to cut the screed, the metal broke. Boiled again. Now, after this hack, he'll tighten the 250-pound zip ties, but he won't have the strength to cut them. It must be released manually. Still works well at 175 pounds or less. Just use it for your nominal work and it's a nifty tool. Incidentally, the ONLY tool for tightening really thick, wide, heavy-duty cable ties weighing 250 pounds or more is made by Thomas and Betts. Their Deltec tool, the WT3D, is without a doubt the BEST of the bunch. Expect to pay $50 to over $100