neuspeedescort Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 but you can still crimp the openended ones and be just fine. that is what i am wanting to do. NEUMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 yes its fine typically you would want to use solid lugs for under the hood in conjunction with heat shrink to minimize corrosion. if you solder over the frayed end that will "seal" it from corrosion as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joh17 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 haha this is an awesome page. Crimping time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuspeedescort Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 yes its fine typically you would want to use solid lugs for under the hood in conjunction with heat shrink to minimize corrosion. if you solder over the frayed end that will "seal" it from corrosion as well never thought of soldier for the purpose but it makes 100% sense. NEUMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mada51589 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 will it work for my needs is the question. i suck at soldering. an im not a fan of using my vice all the time. mainly on 4 and 0 ga wiring. i have a crimper that will do up to 8ga already. http://www.ebay.com/...228458448069725 NEUMAN You can always use a pair of pliers and a hammer, or just a hammer!!! LOL it works if you like to do it the half way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareImpala Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I actually bought the 8 ton black die crimper from harbor freight this morning. Def does not work for my zero gauge stinger ring terminals I bought from darvex. Wont fit between the dies at all lol I went and got some copper lug terminals and tested it and it worked pretty good. Im contimplating returning it though and ordering what decaf recommended if it does up to 4/0 for the same price I already paid TEAM DISTANT THUNDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuspeedescort Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 will it work for my needs is the question. i suck at soldering. an im not a fan of using my vice all the time. mainly on 4 and 0 ga wiring. i have a crimper that will do up to 8ga already. http://www.ebay.com/...228458448069725 NEUMAN You can always use a pair of pliers and a hammer, or just a hammer!!! LOL it works if you like to do it the half way. i have been using my vise for years and im tired of teh look and crappy function it leaves me with sometimes. mind you none of the crimps i have ever done have come apart but still i really would liek to step up my game a little. at some point i will get down and work on the soldiering skills. NEUMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I actually bought the 8 ton black die crimper from harbor freight this morning. Def does not work for my zero gauge stinger ring terminals I bought from darvex. Wont fit between the dies at all lol I went and got some copper lug terminals and tested it and it worked pretty good. Im contimplating returning it though and ordering what decaf recommended if it does up to 4/0 for the same price I already paid don't hesitate, get the 12ton... you won't regret it harbor freight has known about the small die issue for about 5 years and still hasn't changed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdub26 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I actually bought the 8 ton black die crimper from harbor freight this morning. Def does not work for my zero gauge stinger ring terminals I bought from darvex. Wont fit between the dies at all lol I went and got some copper lug terminals and tested it and it worked pretty good. Im contimplating returning it though and ordering what decaf recommended if it does up to 4/0 for the same price I already paid i bought those same ring terminals, and the were a bitch to crimp. the best thing i had was some channel locks :/ 1992 Camry "Stormtrooper"Quantum Audio DVD/USB/AUX 3.5" single din H/UXS D690Cadence 0g wiring and Kicker 4g wiring(2) Selenium 6w4p's(2) Selenium ST200'sKicker 200.4 (mids & highs)(1)Kicker and (2)Stinger RCA'sSecondSkin in trunk and doors12K HIDsMulitcolor Angel EyesSoon to be done:Big 3Mechman H/O Altsubs?amp? That thing is going to eat people nearby cars, unsecured objects, and small childrenFixed!wow nice. i wanted nos on my car but the gf said no. i was just gunna do a 50 shot tho hahaGet a new girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 copper lugs are great terminals if not the best (UL listed/marine grade, not cheapos) they were a pain to crimp because you didn't have the right tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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