Looking for wire crimp reference

[67RSSS502]

Can anyone recommend a good wire crimper for heavy gauge wire? I am looking to crimp ends on 1/0 gauge cables and want to do a good job without spending a bunch of $. My intent is to crimp the ends on the cable at one end with them actually in the car after I cut them to the perfect length.

Thanks!
Dion
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[ramz69ss]

the only people that crimp wire like that and that would have supplies availible to the public would be large welding suppliers,most everyone here,i am guessing,,,use compression fitting(car audio). i had them make a 50 ft. ground(2/0) for my welder.
personally,i have done it one time,i had a s10 with 12-15s,,,it had 10 batteries,the connectors were going to cost a small fortune,,,so i order some crimps(1/0) from stinger(car audio supplier) at the shop i worked at,,,,i used a set of channel locks to press one of the sides over on the wire(my crimps were split),then i did the same on the other until it was tight,,then i soldered the wire and shrink wrapped the fitting...cheaper and better than just a crimp

[yody]

i use this anvil type thing, you stick the connector or end under an anvil that has a point on it. It holds it all together, while you put it on the floor and bang it with a hammer, crimps it like no other. They are like $25, try any electrical supply place like terminal supply.

[1976SR71]

I would also solder / heat shrink when done.
Use a propane torch...And some Silver content solder for the best connection.

[67RSSS502]

yody... i think i know what you are talking about, but just wanted to make sure it is something like this

http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop...ing/770122.htm

thanks!
Dion
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[yody]

thats it

[Pro-touring towncar]

I have used my trim hammer and anvil that I got from Eastwood. Works real well.

Tim