Continuing Thread: What Are You Fix-It'ing Today?

[A930Rocket]

Thanks, guys.

I bought this crimper, but I’m not sure it’s going to work. I was spinning it around inside the crimper, trying to see what way would work best. What I really need is for the two sides to fold in on each other, if that makes sense.

[Zeke]

There is a way to get that barrel shape started before smashing it. I'm sure you can improvise.

[rsrguy]

The crimped connection is quite a bit sturdier and with it being in an application that can draw, heat build up should be a concern, ive seen soldered joints let go under those conditions. When it comes to heavier awg my go to is a hydraulic hand held crimper.