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EDMA Ultra Profil Steel Stud Crimper

By Matt Higgins

While steel studs are mostly associated with commercial construction, this type of building is growing in popularity for residential homes and is the most common type used in many parts of the world. EDMA, a French company in business since 1937, has a selection of professional-grade tools designed to make working with steel much easier and faster.

EDMA’s Ultra Profil is part of its Super Pro Series. The setting pliers are built for one-handed operation and take the effort out of crimping via a five notch ratchet system.

The tools costs about $135 and weighs less than 2 lb.

 

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