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vdotmatrix
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Initially Posted - 07/25/2019 : 17:43:57

I think this is an 8ga cable onto a beefy butt connector. My KLEIN lineman pliers just barely made a dent on the connector. Would I want to hit it with a punch?

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Response Posted - 07/25/2019 : 19:05:34

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I think this is an 8ga cable onto a beefy butt connector. My KLEIN lineman pliers just barely made a dent on the connector. Would I want to hit it with a punch?

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/hamo5HqITsCQZpnrd5q1AA.Nmt0LN3QBDyCTmP25F4hIO

TakeFive
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Response Posted - 07/25/2019 : 21:08:20

A decent set of ratcheted crimpers is always a good thing to have around. You just can't get the right compression from any type of pliers.

Rick S., Rock Hall, MD
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (sold in 2016)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (sailing from Swan Creek in Rock Hall, MD)

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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 : 04:46:11

Thanks, as you can see i improvised with a vice., if it ever fails, i can easily start over.

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A decent set of ratcheted crimpers is always a good thing to have around. You just can't get the right compression from any type of pliers.

islander
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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 : 07:03:16

Nice improvise.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Davy J
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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 : 11:23:25

While replacing some cables on my golf cart, I found this tool works pretty well to get a good crimp on the larger terminals:

Hand swaging tool:
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--hand-swaging-tools--P002_065_001_502

Davy J

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PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
Tampa Bay

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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 : 15:37:45

Man , i always wanted to make wire loops like that...a swagging tool looks like a great thing to have. Thnks

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