Vintage Nicopress Swaging Tool No. 17-BA

Updated August 6, 2026

This vintage Nicopress swaging tool is a heavy-duty industrial hand tool manufactured by the National Telephone Supply Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. This specific model is a No. 17-BA, designed for crimping and compressing sleeves onto wire rope or cable. The tool features long, orange-painted handles with black rubber grips for increased leverage during use. It shows signs of authentic age and use, including surface oxidation and wear to the paint, which adds to its character as a piece of mid-century industrial equipment. The mechanical joints are intact, and the head clearly displays the Nicopress branding and maintenance reminders like "Keep Joints Oiled." This tool is a perfect addition for collectors of vintage hardware, linemen memorabilia, or for someone looking for a robust, American-made tool for display or restoration. The swaging head is designed for precision compression, a hallmark of the National Telephone Supply Co. quality that has been trusted in the telecommunications and rigging industries for decades Nicopress tool, National Telephone Supply Co, vintage swaging tool, wire rope crimper, industrial hand tools, antique lineman tools, Cleveland Ohio hardware, No 17-BA crimper, heavy duty cable swager, vintage shop equipment.

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