OK folks - this could go in the tool list section, but after searching I was not finding much on the tools needed to properly make my own cables.
I use this article for reference https://marinehowto.com/making-your-own-battery-cables/
The crimper I think I should get is https://www.amazon.com/FTZ-Correct-C.../dp/B01CRZ465K recommended in the article. This is a swaging type crimper
Others I have found mentioned
https://temcoindustrial.com/temco-th...g-crimper.html this is an indent type crimper.
and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2WS3L4...4-1c76e7d78a95 videos make this look easy (several brands)
Then there is this, but as it is metric I am not sure it goes to 4/0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJXG3KM...ogi&th=1&psc=1
Recommended lug source
https://www.elecdirect.com/lug-compr...ed-copper-lugs
So is one crimping method better than the others?
I do see information and products for a soldered connection - but I will pass on that'
Am I overthinking this? And given the tool costs one option would be to get everything , measure and order pre-made, but who uses welding cable in their pre-made cables along with the heavier duty lugs?
Thanks folks
Keith
I use this article for reference https://marinehowto.com/making-your-own-battery-cables/
The crimper I think I should get is https://www.amazon.com/FTZ-Correct-C.../dp/B01CRZ465K recommended in the article. This is a swaging type crimper
Others I have found mentioned
https://temcoindustrial.com/temco-th...g-crimper.html this is an indent type crimper.
and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2WS3L4...4-1c76e7d78a95 videos make this look easy (several brands)
Then there is this, but as it is metric I am not sure it goes to 4/0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJXG3KM...ogi&th=1&psc=1
Recommended lug source
https://www.elecdirect.com/lug-compr...ed-copper-lugs
So is one crimping method better than the others?
I do see information and products for a soldered connection - but I will pass on that'
Am I overthinking this? And given the tool costs one option would be to get everything , measure and order pre-made, but who uses welding cable in their pre-made cables along with the heavier duty lugs?
Thanks folks
Keith
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