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Where can I get a crimping tool for #2 AWG. Looking for one locally.
I solder and crimp while hot. It's best done with two sets of hands.I,m a fan of a good soldered joint myselfView attachment 29119View attachment 29120View attachment 29121
I solder and crimp while hot. It's best done with two sets of hands.
I bought a crimp tool for about 35bucks that you use a hammer to operate. Nice for getting in tight areas. Search for crimp tool + hammer and you should find it.
Yes and if I understand English that is what he said he was doing.Greetings,
Mr. rw. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I always thought a cold solder joint occurred when the pieces were moved during or in the latter stages of solidification.
I install a lot of crimp/ or solder ends. If soldering I strip the cable, test fit for depth in battery clamp, then use vice grips to hold the clamp with the opening facing up. Slip the heat shrink on the wire (if you prefer), then I heat the clamp near the bottom of the pocket and melt a couple of inches of 1/8 rosin core solder (pellets are too expensive for my budget) into the opening. Slip the cable into the opening till it bottoms out- you only get one try!
A couple of notes, I always hammer my solder roll closed on the end, and I actually use an acetylene/ oxy torch like you see plumbers use. But I'm sure the small bottle torches would be fine, it would just take a little longer to get the solder to "boil".
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One on Amazon for about $17 or so.
NOCO D800 Blue Hammer Indent Crimping Tool
Greetings,
Mr. rw. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I always thought a cold solder joint occurred when the pieces were moved during or in the latter stages of solidification.