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How to Attach Spade 10 AWG Solid Copper

I am working on DIY cable project. I am almost done, I just don't know how to attach the spades I purchased. I have spades that require crimping. I need to somehow attach a 10 AWG solid single copper conductor to the spade. Can someone suggest a cost effective tool for accomplishing this. I have never crimped a connection and I have had a hard time finding a resource to aid me in my project, any will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
dfelkai
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driver
750 posts
 
Ah, I failed to pick up on the word SOLID. As Jea48 accurately describes the connection, it will indeed fail. My instructions were for multiple wires, which are not necessarily stranded.

Anyway, you will need to solder or spot weld. Perhaps a body shop can do this for you?
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face
516 posts
 
Pick up some Alpha Core/Goertz solid silver spades and solder them.
rodman99999
6,125 posts
 
Solder with either WBT Silver or Wonder UltraClear solder. The Alpha-Core spades are a good suggestion.
dfelkai OP
89 posts
 
yes, agreed a zap of a gazillion watts from a spot welder at a body shop would be optimal, but that is hard to arrange. I was thinking the crimp and a dab of solder method is more practical, though I was trying to avoid a coldish solder connection. Given the nature of the wire, it is evident that the crimp alone will not suffice.

I have looked into WBT spades, but the price tag is hardly justified, in my opinion. I am happy with the spades I have, Copper silver plated spades. I suppose they are the "barrel type" I will post some pictures later tonight to clarify things.

I am still unsure of how to use the crimp tool, and I am looking forward to receiving some pictures from "Driver" that will make sense of things. Thanks guys, and please keep the suggestions coming.
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