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Crimping Pliers
How To Strip And Crimp Wires
Stripping and crimping automotive wiring is a relatively simple process. It can be done without any major investment in special tools. The job is most easily done using wire crimping pliers, which are available at any auto parts store and most hardware stores. The price of this tool varies, depending on the quality, from about $5 to $15. It has a sharp cutter, and a series of holes sized progressively upward. It also has three larger holes that are used to do the crimping portion of the operation. It is split down the middle, with the holes open when the handles are open. When the wire is inserted into the proper size hole and the handles are squeezed, the insulation is cut, but not the wire itself.
Simply cut the wire with the cutting attachment then find the proper size hole in the crimping portion of the pliers. Strip approximately 1/4" of insulation from the end of the wire. Then, slip the connector to be used over the bare wire. Next, insert thins connector into the larger holes of the crimping pliers, and squeeze the handles. You have now successfully cut and crimped a car wire!
If wire crimping pliers are not available, conventional diagonal cutters may be substituted for handling vehicle wiring. The cutting of the wire is done in the same manner as crimping pliers, but the stripping and crimping operations are slightly different. Since there are no pre-formed holes, you have to use caution so as not to cut through the metal wire as you strip off the insulation. Crimping is a little easier, but still requires caution, as it is possible to ruin the terminal. This method should only be used by someone who has a familiarity with the tool.
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Jewellery Making - Help needed?
I've just started making my own jewellery using beads. I have bean using threading materials which can be knotted but i would like to have a go at using crimps for a more professional finish. Can any one recomend what size i should use and do I need special crimping pliers?
I've been making jewelry for several years now. As my friends start making jewelry and trying to use crimps, I get more and more experience at restringing things they've given to mutual friends of mine and theirs. In other words, their beautiful creations fall apart after a short time. If you're really set on using crimps, please DO get the special crimping pliers. They are well worth the cost. If you don't have the hand strength to securely close a crimp, please find someone who does have it and would be willing to help you.
An alternative way to get a professional look without crimps is to use 'bead tips.' I prefer the double clamshell variety myself. These are also called 'knot covers' by some folks. It's two little metal half-spheres, connected, and with a hole in the middle. You put your stringing material through the hole so the knot ends up in one of the half-spheres. Add a drop of glue, if you like. Fold the other half-sphere over to form a sphere with your knot securely ensconced in the middle. There's a loop to attach to your clasp. These are nice, too, and are much more reliable than crimps, I have found.
How to Secure Crimp Beads Using Crimping Pliers and Chain-nose Pliers - Jewelry-making Techniques