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> Wire terminal source so I can stock up, I do currently need the tiny little terminals, but...
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post Aug 9 2009, 08:40 AM
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Like the rear license light terminals that are very small. I need those at the moment, but I want to stock up anyway. I've searched, but there are too many threads about wiring that don't reference a source for terminals.

A few years back I finally bought a decent crimping tool, but now I need some terminals. In particular I would like to stock up on uninsulated terminals so I have a selection available when I need them. Walking into a FLAPS and only finding stupid plastic insulated terminals isn't cuttin it anymore.
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post Aug 9 2009, 08:46 AM
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Try http://waytekwire.com

Gint, I couldn't open their web page, it must be down at the monent. But, I recently ordered some crimpers from them. Jeff Bolsby recommended them
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post Aug 9 2009, 08:57 AM
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Thanks Jim. That's one of the names I'd seen in the past but couldn't remember. And yes, I'm having the same experience with their site this morning. Probably be fine Monday when the IT monkey shows up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Aug 9 2009, 09:31 AM
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i got these two crimping tools - top one from ebay and bottom one from napa.

waytek website has been out of order for month!!

i too need a good source for quality crimps - the kind that has to be crimped twice, once to grab wire and again to grab sheathing - and - the the kind that just grab wire, like in my pic.


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post Aug 9 2009, 09:43 AM
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the crimp of the thomas & betts - as demonstarted before in other threads by others : )


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post Aug 9 2009, 09:54 AM
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Gint. Lowes, Home Depot, NAPA, ect should have what you need. For the licence plate lights you'll need the "red" 1/8" terminals........

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Sorry for the lousy pic......but you get the point.
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post Aug 9 2009, 10:09 AM
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I just buy the insulated ones and then pull off the insulation with a pair of needlenose pliers.

Also check here for a good selection of connectors: http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/home.php?cat=390
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post Aug 9 2009, 10:26 AM
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Jimkelly,

Never saw a crimp like that before in my 13 years in the military electronics and computer industries.

All of the ones I have seen use the "spike" to apply pressure on the other side to fold over the flaps and to leave the bottom flat. All of the the AMP assembly line tools produce a "B"shape with the flaps folded.

Does it work OK?

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post Aug 9 2009, 04:42 PM
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here are two nice threads...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=crimper

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=crimper++tool

to me - that with this tool - it seems that mashing the non seemed side may be better???

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Jimkelly,

Never saw a crimp like that before in my 13 years in the military electronics and computer industries.

All of the ones I have seen use the "spike" to apply pressure on the other side to fold over the flaps and to leave the bottom flat. All of the the AMP assembly line tools produce a "B"shape with the flaps folded.

Does it work OK?

Ken
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post Aug 9 2009, 06:33 PM
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Try these guys:
www.rallylights.com

They have a good supply. I got the small fuel injector connectors with the barb on the back side from them. Look under the Hella items.

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post Aug 9 2009, 06:45 PM
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I crimp them, solder them, and then sheath them with heat shrink.
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post Aug 9 2009, 07:06 PM
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Gint. Lowes, Home Depot, NAPA, ect should have what you need. For the licence plate lights you'll need the "red" 1/8" terminals........
Sorry for the lousy pic......but you get the point.

Appreciate the help, but that's exactly what I don't want. I want to get a supply of uninsulated terminals, with the strain relief section on the rear of the terminal. And stripping the plastic of off the retail outlet plastic insulated terminals isn't what I want to do either. BTDT

This is what I'm after (as well as some other sizes):

German Supply link .110 female spade terminal

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post Aug 9 2009, 09:15 PM
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See my link (www.rallylights.com) above. They have the uninsulated terminals with the strain relief tabs that crimp around the wire insulation in several sizes with and without the barbs on the back.

Paul
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post Aug 9 2009, 09:25 PM
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they do not show the female side and do not show the price for the larger bulk packs? guess got to call.

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See my link (www.rallylights.com) above. They have the uninsulated terminals with the strain relief tabs that crimp around the wire insulation in several sizes with and without the barbs on the back.

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post Aug 9 2009, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(AvalonFal @ Aug 9 2009, 08:15 PM) *
See my link (www.rallylights.com) above. They have the uninsulated terminals with the strain relief tabs that crimp around the wire insulation in several sizes with and without the barbs on the back.

Paul

I did. .26 each. I'm buying some from them tomorrow. Thanks.

http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=2381
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post Aug 9 2009, 10:04 PM
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What tool do you use to crimp ?
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post Aug 9 2009, 10:33 PM
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I bought a crimper for molex connecters at Frys on Friday, has 2 dies, once for crimping the jacket and the other for crimping the wire, just like the factory wiring. $12.
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post Aug 10 2009, 07:15 AM
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I bought one of these a couple of years ago. Comes with multiple dies for different terminal applications, insulated and uninsulated. There are several companies that manufacture a tool like this one. If shopping online watch the price. If it's this tool for less than $30, it's probably just the tool with one die set.

http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18920-Ratch...l/dp/B0002STTTI

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post Aug 10 2009, 08:19 AM
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I got mine from Ralleylights also. I use an AMP that is very similar to Gint's crimper. Works just fine.
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We get our connectors form Wurth.
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