Question about using scrimping cable ends when making AC power cord

Thanks Williewonka for sharing your experience. Shared link is interesting also, have not seen before. 

@rait44 - I have made many power cables and I CRIMP and solder small spade connectors to the wires in the cables.

• I use silver plated copper mains connectors
• I use Solid UP-OCC wire for the conductors
  • a crimp-only joint can work loose over time with with solid wire
  • soldering the spade connectors actually sounded better
• ​​​​​​​but I have used stranded wires in the past and use the same spade conectors on those also

I have compared a bare wire approach, but preferred the sound of the crimp/soldered spade connectors

The spade connectors can be bought form any automotive supplies outlet or electronics hobby stores

See here for construction details

• Helix DIY Power Cable

Hope that helps - Steve

Hi. 
I am sorry for my mistakes in texting. I mean crimp not scrimp😂. Now I looked up more how do name theses. Correct question is about using crimp ferrules with multi-stranded wires for power cord. Actually I figured it out already and will use ferrules and if well crimped it will last long time. 

 

I am not clear what you are referring to by "scrimping cable ends."  Can you provide an image?  I mostly use bare wire tightly clamped directly to the (mostly Furutech) ac plug or IEC.  I have done this with up to 7awg wire.  I have also tried using a BAR spade to make the final connection with the plug easier to accomplish when using large wires - but which also puts another connection in the path.

Shielding contains the sound in varying degrees 

At the risk of sounding foolish, I'm going to ask what scrimp cable ends are?  Google tells me scrimp means parsimonious--which sometimes fits me.

For power cords I like a solid mechanical joint, whether screw or crimp, followed by a light silver soldering to seal the deal. The mechanical joint ensure you don't have a gap where only the solder is conducting the current. 

My question is, do you shield yours?  I braid mine and I'm thinking of adding shielding, mostly to protect my signal cables rather than to protect my power cord. 

--Jerry