Ferrel Crimper (1 Viewer)

[Brentbba]

Anyone in South OC have the crimping tool for ferrels.

I've got the 3/16" cable from WildOats to put riser cables on the cruiser and can get the ferrels and stainless turnbuckles at Home Despot and just need the crimping tool for the five minute job.

 

[SOCALFJ]

I just crimped them with a huge pair of channel locks. Been on there for over a year now, no problemo.

I didn't think he had any cables left?

 

[Brentbba]

I just crimped them with a huge pair of channel locks. Been on there for over a year now, no problemo.

I didn't think he had any cables left?

He does - probably wants to get rid of it bad as he sent me just over 30' and you need less than 9' per side!

Home Despot has a couple of beat up ones that I may just ask if they loan/rent them out. The used to 'sell' it and tell the customer to just return it. The two there are beat up pretty good!

 

[Ian Rogers]

I have one some where around my place if you want to come up to Whittier. or i will be down that way mid Jan like the 15th

 

[Brentbba]

I have one some where around my place if you want to come up to Whittier. or i will be down that way mid Jan like the 15th

Whittier - that's like Norcal isn't it?

If I don't get it done this weekend I'll hit you with a PM to arrange something Ian. Thanks!

 

[PKP80]

Brent I know it is not all that proper, but I needed to crimp a large 1/O gauge. wire and I walked into HomeDepot with everything in hand, used the crimper under the "I need to make sure it will work and fit my application" and walked out. Yes, it's a dick move, but no point in buying one or driving to "norcal" to use one. best of luck

 

[Brentbba]

Brent I know it is not all that proper, but I needed to crimp a large 1/O gauge. wire and I walked into HomeDepot with everything in hand, used the crimper under the "I need to make sure it will work and fit my application" and walked out. Yes, it's a dick move, but no point in buying one or driving to "norcal" to use one. best of luck

Not really Sam. Like I said, the two crimpers at Home Despot look well used (i.e. they've been used alot and never purchased) and I'll probably do the exact same thing.

 

[petrolhog]

Bout using a large vise grip pliers.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Most Big West Marine Stores have VERY nice large, professional crimping machines that you can use free of charge.

So far i have done 4 dual bat installs using their crimpers!

 

[Slomo]

Most Big West Marine Stores have VERY nice large, professional crimping machines that you can use free of charge.

So far i have done 4 dual bat installs using their crimpers!

That is good to know.

 

[RAYJON]

thanks.... that will come in handy.... better than the vice method I have been using...

Most Big West Marine Stores have VERY nice large, professional crimping machines that you can use free of charge.

So far i have done 4 dual bat installs using their crimpers!

 

[sdnative]

Not to hijack your thread, but I am looking to do some professional looking wiring in my 80, and wanted to duplicate the factory connection as much as possible.

Is this the kind of connector you are using (I'm not sure what you mean by ferrel connector). Ignore the left half, imagine the right half of this connector attached to a ring lug.

And do you think this tool will work with this connector and make nice professional crimps?

Crimpers:Multi-Purpose - Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper/Crimper - ProsKit USA, LLC.

Thanks and sorry about the jack.

 

[Brentbba]

Don't know anything about that stripper/crimper, but it's for regular butt connectors and regular wire.

A ferrel connector is a dual tube connector used to crimp larger wire. Picture a 3/16" cable/wire put in a loop at the end like you want to terminate it in a loop. The ferrel connector has two tubes. Feed the cable thru one side, loop the cable and stick the end of the cable into the other side of the ferrel and crimp it tight.

 

[sdnative]

I've seen those. I guess what I want to find out is what is the general concensus for the prefered way (i.e. cleanest and strong) to terminate, say, 10 to 18 ga wire? I am going to run a pair of wire off my battery into a fuse block to power a couple of radios, 12v plugs, etc. I wanted a nice professional look and functional and I cant stand looking at those red/blue/yellow crimp connectors.

Any ideas? Pics?

I'm kinda hitting a wall here with ideas.

 

[e9999]

BB, if you try with pliers -or much better with a vise- try putting a nail in the middle of each side before squeezing...


oh, and it's ferrule... Ferrell is the lousy comedian ...