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

 

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

 

use a hammer?

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

like this

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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. $_$

 

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

 

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

 

Wow, you got pwnd.

 

$4 worth of pwnage, eh no biggie

Your spare tire cover works great btw

 

Good! Spread the word!

 

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.