Dont know why i didnt think if this

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by craig_sez, Sep 14, 2021.

  1. craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    Not long ago i went out and bout 20 copper wire lugs to make some bonding straps....God the cost hurt...
    So while surfing the net for a place that might sell a crimper i managed to come across this vid,yes im easily side tracked..
    A fella can save a small fortune makeing his own ends....

     
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  3. hayseed

    hayseed Light Load Member

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    put it in a vice (open end up) fill 1/3 the way with molten solder and cram the bonding strap in, cool
     
  4. craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    Crimp then solder..Or solder part way,crimp then finish solder..
     
  5. Ridgeline

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    Crimp then solder. Crimping the connector adds surface area, soldering is just binding it.

    the best connection is a bonded one and I don’t think you can do that. This is where the wire is actually melted into the connector.

    oh and are you guys using pure copper or copper plated aluminum wire?
     
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