2. cables
  3. 1243564575

How to Attach Spade 10 AWG Solid Copper

I am working on DIY cable project. I am almost done, I just don't know how to attach the spades I purchased. I have spades that require crimping. I need to somehow attach a 10 AWG solid single copper conductor to the spade. Can someone suggest a cost effective tool for accomplishing this. I have never crimped a connection and I have had a hard time finding a resource to aid me in my project, any will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
dfelkai

Showing 5 responses by rodman99999

rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
I've been soldering and crimping cables/connections for over forty years(30 yrs in business), and would REALLY like to know what could POSSIBLY be gained by crimping ANYTHING after soldering it. GEE- a hundred, really?
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
Solder with either WBT Silver or Wonder UltraClear solder. The Alpha-Core spades are a good suggestion.
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
I one crimps at all, it should be done first, to obtain the best/most metal to metal contact. Minimum solder between the actual conductors is preferable. Once soldered, a crimp is wasted effort. Obviously- solder is a conductor also, but none will be as good as the spade or cable's metal.
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
That's dealing with butt connectors. I suppose you use those in your DIY audio cables too? =8^)
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
If you're referring to crimping an area of a connector that acts as a strain relief, it has no bearing on the actual connection/conductivity. Different story, and understood!
More to discover