Can someone link me to a tool designed to crimp terminals on a larger scale such as 1/0 gauge or give me a home remedy to doing it that doesn't require purchasing specialized tools?

Just get hammer.

Buy a cheap butane torch and some solder.

http://www.delcity.net/store/Crimping-Tools/p_229.a_1

I use:

http://www.delcity.net/store/Solderless-Connector-Crimping-Tool/p_10383.a_1

with a big hammer. The handheld ones are nicer though.

rosin core solder and a butane torch works for me. just strip the wire slide the terminal cover on then install the wire and slightly crimp and heat and let the solder drip into the terminal end. just dont use to much heat!

You could use something like this http://store.solar-electric.com/hacrtoforlal.html or you could just use a vice. I've used both methods, the special crimper works well but the vice isn't too bad if you don't have the money or a lot of connections to crimp.

Hammer.

My suggestion ...

Pre cut your cables, take them to your local welding shop get them to install the connectors for you. They may not know what you are trying to accomplish, but thay are masters in the electrical cabling industry. then install your shrink covers and done !!!

Hammer.

what i use and works flawlessly never any problems.

Torch + flux + solder = better than crimping. Good luck.

I use these 10 bucks at welding supply

https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/enlarge.pl?main/04040.gif:Lenco+Swedge-On+Tool+Model+840L

Thanks for the information everyone. Getting ready to do big 3 and the last time I tried crimping large gauge it was the biggest pain in my butt.

So if I understand correctly, it's like this:

1. Crimp with a hammer
   
2. Solder on the terminal side away from the jacket
   
3. Heatshrink
   

I use these 10 bucks at welding supply

https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/enlarge.pl?main/04040.gif:Lenco+Swedge-On+Tool+Model+840L

Nice find, I always just use a triangular grip on my vice.

Thanks for the information everyone. Getting ready to do big 3 and the last time I tried crimping large gauge it was the biggest pain in my butt.

So if I understand correctly, it's like this:

1. Crimp with a hammer
   
2. Solder on the terminal side away from the jacket
   
3. Heatshrink
   

Best of luck to ya bro ... heat up your metal and not just the solder ... a cold soldering joint is useless ...

I use this tool (on the far right) to make my crimps. i got it off ebay for like 30$ works wonders

if you can notice how nice the crimp is

looks like something I need..

OP check out the link... I might pick this up as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HYDRAULIC-ELECTRIC-WIRE-CABLE-CRIMPING-CRIMPER-TOOL-/400167924794?pt=BI_Electrical_Equipment_Tools&hash=item5d2bddf43a

Thank you ken for actually suggesting the right thing.. Use a hydraulic crimper or a table top vice. Do not use any solder containing acid.

simply using a hammer will not work.

I use this tool (on the far right) to make my crimps. i got it off ebay for like 30$ works wonders

if you can notice how nice the crimp is

Very nice. What is the manufacturers name of this tool? Ebay link?

Thanks

I use this tool (on the far right) to make my crimps. i got it off ebay for like 30$ works wonders

if you can notice how nice the crimp is

Very nice. What is the manufacturers name of this tool? Ebay link?

Thanks

Just google Hydraulic crimper, Harbor Freight sell them too.

Thanks

I use a table-top vice like Julian suggested and then put solder over every place the wire touches the terminal. Then cover with shrink tubing of course. Works flawlessly and really not that hard at all. If you have a vice, and aren't prone to having seizure while using a vice, i wouldn't buy the hydraulic crimper unless you're anxious to spend money or you have other uses for it. I must have crimped over fifteen 0 gauge terminals using the vice and it works fine and doesn't take too long. It's extremely easy too.

I solder all my connections, And a propane torch is cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Battery-Cable-Wire-Crimping/dp/B002WFP2NQ

Hammer.

what i use and works flawlessly never any problems.

x3

I can definately tell who the electricians are in this thread. Proper crimping is key to any connection. Only then can you follow up with solder.