Is this the right tool

[Omega]

I've crimped similar connectors with a Leatherman in the past. I don't recommend it, but it works in a pinch.

in all actuality, this is how I do damn near all of my connections (IF I COULD FIND MY LEATHERMAN, GODDAMN.). It works, but get ready for hand pain... Leathermans aren't known for their comfort. Lots of hard edges. =/

Gets the job done, though.

[b4i7]

...use to crimp my butt...

i normally just stand to get rid of my crimps

[AMD Killa]

lol. Even a small hammer should crimp those terminals.

[luciusad2004]

Tried to use my crimper only to find out that radio shack sells really crappy tools. This thing would not strip the wires if my life depended on it. I got some stuff crimped fine w/ it but eventually gave up in frustration. I went and got the craftsman at sears, gonna try it out now. Only problem is i couldn't find anything for 8 gauge wire.

I'll let you guys know how it works out.

Edit: The craftsman strips w/ ease. It's like magic after using the radiosack tool. The one from the Shack just stretches out the wire. I'm so glad i got this, from now on i think im gonna consult TBCS before buying tools.

[Spawn-Inc]

i used channel locks and overlapped the 2 parts that fold. once that was done i solded all connections for best results. since i was using 4 AWG wire i had to use a blow torch to solder

FYI i put the flux on before i crimped.

what you running btw?

[markkleb]

Tried to use my crimper only to find out that radio shack sells really crappy tools. This thing would not strip the wires if my life depended on it. I got some stuff crimped fine w/ it but eventually gave up in frustration. I went and got the craftsman at sears, gonna try it out now. Only problem is i couldn't find anything for 8 gauge wire.

I'll let you guys know how it works out.

Edit: The craftsman strips w/ ease. It's like magic after using the radiosack tool. The one from the Shack just stretches out the wire. I'm so glad i got this, from now on i think im gonna consult TBCS before buying tools.

Good job.

i used channel locks and overlapped the 2 parts that fold. once that was done i solded all connections for best results. since i was using 4 AWG wire i had to use a blow torch to solder
FYI i put the flux on before i crimped.
what you running btw?

Thats the BEST way, I do that with my 4ga wiring.

[luciusad2004]

i used channel locks and overlapped the 2 parts that fold. once that was done i solded all connections for best results. since i was using 4 AWG wire i had to use a blow torch to solder

FYI i put the flux on before i crimped.

what you running btw?

You lost me : / lol. I'm a car audio newb. Im just running a hand-me-down 600 watt kenwood amp and 2 hand-me-down 12 inch subs. The box is just a basic box, i forget what they are called.

If you give me a min i can get a link to my amp on crutchfield. I'm not sure what the make of my subs are off hand as they are up my parents place. I'm sure none of it's fancy though.

I'm no audiophile so most of my gear is just whatever i can dig up.

Amp:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KAC7...=KAC729S&tp=14
Hand me down i had in my old car.

Head Unit:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113MP23...=detailed_info
Purchased from my buddy on the cheap to replace my Tape Deck

Rear Speakers
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KFC1...ie.html?tp=105
Purchased them for my old car to replace my blown speakers

It's just a coincidence that all that stuff is Kenwood, I'm not a fanboi or anything, its just what i got my hands on.

Next on my list is some speakers for the front.
Hoping to get something a lil nicer than what i have in the back. Then i want to get a new sub box and just run a single sub so that i can save a little bit of trunk space and reduce the weight i'm carrying around.


Edit: I see what you mean by using channel locks now.

[Spawn-Inc]

lol oh man my spelling/grammer sucks so much.

what i do is the following
1. strip the wire
2. dip the wires in flux paste
3. crimp the wire with channel locks so that the 2 parts that fold over on each other.
4. solder the connector once its crimped.

here is a picture of what i mean

[luciusad2004]

I like your crimp. Looks much more solid than most of my crimps.

Edit: How do you get the edges rounded like that in the standard crimp? If mind ended up flat does that mean i used the tool backwards? It felt pretty tight when i gave it a pull test. I suppose that's what counts.

Also edited my last post w/ the equipment i have so far.

[Spawn-Inc]

i basically just do it the way you do, if it doesn't pull out then its good to go.