WTB / Borrow: 8 gauge crimper

[5.0calypso93lx]

Does anyone have an 8 gauge ratcheting or heavy duty crimper I can buy or borrow? Or does anyone know of one that's not a complete piece of crap that's not $100? I need it for this friday. Thanks.

[bobtsgt]

bench vise and solder

[jktruckin06]

What he said. Heat the end with torch and fill with solder, put the bare wire in and continue heating til the solder soaks up the wire.

[lxenvy]

vise and a point punch! Add some shrink tube and BOOM nice crimped piece

[5.0calypso93lx]

Working out of a temporary garage and don't have my bench vise setup yet.

[jktruckin06]

You really don't need a vice for the solder deal. Maybe a pair of vice grips over the edge of a bench with something heavy to hold them down???

[5.0calypso93lx]

I'm installing a sub and amp in my daily if that helps at all. It's just 8 gauge wire, but I plan on keeping this thing for a while so just wanted to do it right the first time.

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1364318873_zpse365b106.jpg

I've used this one for every large connection on my car, then a bit of solder and heat shrink. I'm not around the corner but your welcome to use it.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Wish you were closer Rick. That's a nice crimper!

[Black Horse]

Lay the joint you want to crimp on the flat bench, a hammer and chisel will give you a nice crimp. Turn it over and do the other side. For added security, solder the joint!

[devous1]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1364318873_zpse365b106.jpg

I've used this one for every large connection on my car, then a bit of solder and heat shrink. I'm not around the corner but your welcome to use it.

These T&B crimpers are very good, I buy these for my guys when I can find them on ebay. We also battery operated crimpers but normally on something that small we just use a hand crimper.

If you use one of these there is no need for solder other than extra insurance. If the connector and wire are size correct it will never seperate, unless it's placed under a shit ton of stress.

[Walter]

These T&B crimpers are very good, I buy these for my guys when I can find them on ebay. We also battery operated crimpers but normally on something that small we just use a hand crimper.

If you use one of these there is no need for solder other than extra insurance. If the connector and wire are size correct it will never seperate, unless it's placed under a shit ton of stress.

What line of work are you in?

[devous1]

I started a small company 10 yrs ago, we do recieving, warehouseing and delivery for DC electric and battery systems. We also do some install work, mainly for telecom.

[Walter]

I started a small company 10 yrs ago, we do recieving, warehouseing and delivery for DC electric and battery systems. We also do some install work, mainly for telecom.

sounds good! :bigthumb

[Mista Bone]

MSD Spark plug crimper or a V block and a DULL chisel. 8 gauge lug should be serrated on the inside so it won't slip off that easy.

I prefer a silver based solder for lower resistance.

[5.0calypso93lx]

That MSD crimper is a sweet piece, but pricy.