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06-23-2007, 03:51 PM

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Wire Crimpers

Anyone know where I can get a decent set of wire crimpers? I have these:

But they can't even make a dent in these thick 0 gauge terminals I have.. or maybe I need to get more steroids.

Home Depot's site doesn't seem to have anything that I need. thx for any help

06-23-2007, 04:05 PM

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That's because those crimpers you have can only handle 10 gauge!

Real 0/1 gauge crimpers are close to/over $100. See if Autozone has some as a rental? Harbor Freight tools? Good luck

06-23-2007, 04:11 PM

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use a hammer?

06-23-2007, 05:04 PM

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I use these for everything including most 0Awg...

http://www.marvac.com/detail.aspx?ID=18969

06-23-2007, 05:09 PM

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and heres another one for the 0Awg....

http://www.powrparts.com/index.asp?P...PROD&ProdID=57

06-23-2007, 05:29 PM

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on the hammer crimper it's worked pretty good for me.

And go replace that hand cramp waiting to happen with some cushion grip ones from Craftsman, your hands will thank you.

06-23-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max

I use these for everything including most 0Awg...

http://www.marvac.com/detail.aspx?ID=18969

I have those for half the cost at my local hardware store. One of the best tools I ever bought

06-23-2007, 06:53 PM

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I used a tree branch cutter to cut my 4awg wire

like this

06-23-2007, 07:42 PM

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i used my vice for 4 and 0 gauge. ghetto yes, but it works.

06-23-2007, 08:50 PM

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on the hammer crimper it's worked pretty good for me.

And go replace that hand cramp waiting to happen with some cushion grip ones from Craftsman, your hands will thank you.

Ive been using the same set for the past decade plus and no problems. Klein > Craftsman BIG TIME.

06-24-2007, 12:00 AM

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hammer+concrete works the best from what I have seen, and a lot less effort than plyers or any crimper. The electric crimpers arent bad but they take to much time.

06-24-2007, 11:22 AM

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I use these for everything including most 0Awg...

http://www.marvac.com/detail.aspx?ID=18969

This gets a HUGE +1. Got the idea from Don and never looked back. Couple them with a GOOD set of klein strippers and you've got an unbeatable combo.

06-24-2007, 02:01 PM

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Thanks guys, lady at Home Depot recommended a C-clamp:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...cStoreNum=8125

It worked great, albeit it took a little elbow grease but it's the cheapest solution. $_$

06-24-2007, 02:03 PM

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Waaaay too much work and idunno if I would trust it, its only flatening the ring. They have the Klein crimpers at Depot too...

06-24-2007, 05:52 PM

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Just use vice grips and then put a little solder in there and your good to go...

06-24-2007, 10:02 PM

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Wow, you got pwnd.

06-25-2007, 05:49 PM

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$4 worth of pwnage, eh no biggie

Your spare tire cover works great btw

06-25-2007, 07:11 PM

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$4 worth of pwnage, eh no biggie

Your spare tire cover works great btw

Good! Spread the word!

06-26-2007, 04:59 AM

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Ive been using the same set for the past decade plus and no problems. Klein > Craftsman BIG TIME.

Meh, I've had the same pair forever too. For me they're a pain vs ones with a decent (and wider) handle. I'll agree with the Klein> Craftsman but $ goes hand in hand with that argument.