[Charles in SC]

This may not be the place to ask this but here goes. Is there an economical crimper for #6 wires? The Van's wire kit that I got needs an end crimped on it at the relay end. I would like to be able to make the nice double rolled crimp. I also need this for another project.
Thanks in advance!

 

[rv7charlie]

propane torch, solder & heat shrink.

If you insist,
http://www.bandc.biz/impactcrimptool.aspx
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html

Or take the prepped wire & connector to your local welding shop, along with an assortment of donuts (welders don't eat pastries).


Charlie

 

[blueflyer]

I have the harbor freight crimper linked above. I am pleased with it.

 

[Charles in SC]

Thanks for the link but that one does not make the pretty rolled crimp.

 

[BillL]

This one makes a pretty crimp, but I don't know if they are still in business.

http://www.theterminaltool.com/Home_Page.html

I took the HF crimper back and got a larger one off of eBay. The hexagonal dies don't align well.

 

[pilotkms]

STEIN

Check with Steinair. ADVERTISER & SUPPORTER here on VAF. $48 & does an excellent job. very professional.

http://www.steinair.com/image/Product/SAT-002 CRIMPER L.jpg

 

[az_gila]

propane torch, solder & heat shrink.

......
Charlie

With full instructions here courtesy of AeroElectic Bob -

http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/big_term.pdf

 

[Auburntsts]

+1

With full instructions here courtesy of AeroElectic Bob -

http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/big_term.pdf

I did the solder method on my "big" wires per Bob's how-to linked above -- turned out great and was a cheap method to boot!

 

[MarkW]

A crimp for a #6 should be solid copper and this size/kind of fitting will not roll like the smaller ends.

 

[Canadian_JOY]

It's funny that nobody has mentioned using a swaging tool to accomplish this task. Nicopress sleeves come in a number of different diameters, some of which are nearly perfectly matched to an ideal swaged diameter of copper wiring terminals. I've used a Nicopress tool for this purpose many times over the years and have never had a joint fail or otherwise need replacement.

 

[Smilin' Jack]

For all those big wires. Go to you neighborhood NAPA store and tell them what your doing..... MOst will gladly let you use their commercial crimpers.
With name and CC in case you don't bring it back. We have done it several times with various builders here in Georgia.
Jack