Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
It won't be as good as if the crimping tool was used, but it can be done. I would use a bench vise personally.
Exactly what i did lol!

I squeezed as hard as i could with pliers but still wanted a better bite so i used a bench vise, which worked great.

NOTE: just make sure its lined up perfectly before squeezing them tightly together!