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In The Ten Ring · 10-07-2017, 12:43 AM

I was planning on using a propane torch as a heat source.

*The more I go over this, them more I kinda realize I am probably vastly overthinking it!

*I guess Youtube videos can do that to you.

If a buy a crimper, I might go for something like this and use it in my bench vise.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1UUVT0..._t1_B000M7LFKK

I may just forget about the solder part.....might be vast overkill.

I have red and black heat shrink but I might go for the adhesive kind.

I saw some online that are 3:1 shrink. What NAPA sold me might be adhesive-lined, but they didn't say. I need to call and ask before spending more money.

HO455, your crimper link has gotten me to thinking....there is a welding supply shop in town (I drove by there twice yesterday but didn't think about stopping) and they might sell these. If dad's tool isn't up to snuff, I'll give that place a check and if they don't have anything I like, I'll probably buy that tool you suggested.

10-07-2017, 12:43 AM	#13
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Battery cable video. What do you think? I was planning on using a propane torch as a heat source. The more I go over this, them more I kinda realize I am probably vastly overthinking it! I guess Youtube videos can do that to you. If a buy a crimper, I might go for something like this and use it in my bench vise. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1UUVT0..._t1_B000M7LFKK I may just forget about the solder part.....might be vast overkill. I have red and black heat shrink but I might go for the adhesive kind. I saw some online that are 3:1 shrink. What NAPA sold me might be adhesive-lined, but they didn't say. I need to call and ask before spending more money. HO455, your crimper link has gotten me to thinking....there is a welding supply shop in town (I drove by there twice yesterday but didn't think about stopping) and they might sell these. If dad's tool isn't up to snuff, I'll give that place a check and if they don't have anything I like, I'll probably buy that tool you suggested. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 10-07-2017 at 12:50 AM.