raymondj(at)frontiernet.n
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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:44 am Post subject: Attaching "uninsulated ring terminals" to 4 awg wire.. |
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Greetings,
I wasn't describing stacking processes.
I was suggesting that the process of "wedging" might be replaced by
compressing the components together with a "whack-n-bash" tool. It would
avoid the - find the wire - find the sharpening tool - strip - sharpen -
drive - nip - process of wedging.
Seems quicker and at least as repeatable as "wedging", if it doesn't
introduce additional issues I'm not considering.
Just wondering out loud.
Thanks,
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN.
"And you know that I could have me a million more friends,
and all I'd have to lose is my point of view." - John Prine
On 08/11/2012 11:03 PM, Robert L. Nuckolls, III wrote:
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<nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com>
At 05:16 PM 8/11/2012, you wrote:
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> Greetings,
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> I know crimp and then solder is frowned upon as unnecessary. I was
> wondering if there was a problem with crimping with a whack-type, to
> tighten up the strands in the terminal(instead of wedging) and then
> soldering. Seems less fussy if you already have the beat-n-bash
> crimper, or if you have several to do.
Can't imagine any 'problem' . . . just
curious as to your lack of confidence in
a demonstrably known process. Crimps properly
installed are good for the lifetime of the airplane.
So are soldered joints. I suppose there's
some confidence to be gained if your soldering
or crimping skills are questionable.
It seems more practical to become good at
one if not both processes. I own a drawer full
of crimp tools and perhaps a half dozen different
soldering systems. This gives me broad options
for many combinations of wire, terminal and tool.
But to use both techniques on a single installation
adds no value unless you're unsure about either
process. Getting good at one or both is always
better than "stacking" processes because you are
not-so-good at either.
Would you run a line of screws and nuts down the
edge of a wing skin because you were not so good
at setting rivets?
Bob . . .
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