Thanks for the tip on the refurbished tools, I'll have a look.
I've been back and forth on buy vs. rent, vs. buy completed cables and have settled on buying the tools. I can't predict what my days will look like so my install will take place over weeks, that rules out rent. I also don't know exactly where components will land and would prefer the flexibility of changing my mind in flight, that rules out pre-build cables.
I've found a good looking hydraulic crimper for under $100 and see the ferrule crimpers are under $60. I'm willing to pay that for the flexibility.