How can I crimp 0 gauge terminals

**scott_fx** · 07-17-2006, 05:24 PM

i've always just used a mini torch and a lot of solder. never crimped before hand... though it would only make the connection more secure

**hornyleprechaun** · 07-17-2006, 06:38 PM

Well I got the vise from home depot and worked like a charm... well it worked but after lots of force turning the damn thing.. It was only $15 so wasn't a bad investment at all. Thanks again for the help.

**Shadow** · 07-17-2006, 06:58 PM

I always just used setscrew or compression fittings

A Tweeter up near where I used to work modified some bolt cutters for crimping. Worked incredibly well and you had a ton of leverage so it wasn't a chore.

**p&gcustoms** · 07-17-2006, 10:33 PM

go with the bench vise they work great

**boomintrac** · 07-17-2006, 11:10 PM

if you want a proper crimp this is what turbo was describing. http://www.theinstallbay.com/i/produ.../IBHDCRIMP.jpg
if you want a good connection without spending the money on a crimper just solder it a cheap torch is only like $10-$15 pliers, vices, and vice grips and channel locks are not the right way to do it however it will work I just wouldn't guarantee the connection.
Aron

**RedGTiVR6** · 07-18-2006, 08:16 AM

=p&gcustoms]go with the bench vise they work great

Originally Posted by hornyleprechaun

Well I got the vise from home depot and worked like a charm...

**hornyleprechaun** · 07-18-2006, 10:49 AM

yeah i wasn't going to say anything.. he must of read the first post and that's it!

**RedGTiVR6** · 07-18-2006, 02:05 PM

I think he's done that with most of his posts...lol

**Wiredwrx** · 07-18-2006, 02:11 PM

Just o throw my 2 cents in. Many people have said that they solder there connections. Soldering should not be relied on for a MECHANICAL connection, only for an electrical connections. This can be overcome with appropriate strain relief-ing though. It is better to crimp it, and then dump some solder in to make the mechanical and electrical connections nice and purdy.

Michael