New to me...

cbh · 07-17-2010, 10:25 AM

Can I buy a new set of cables, or is it something that I will have to make myself?

rabbitreborn · 07-17-2010, 11:20 AM

Check out our sponsors page, there are many sources out there to buy a pre-made set of welding cables, or if you have a crimper that can handle larger wire you can make them yourself.

cbh · 07-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Thanks guys. I just now ordered a set of 4 ga. cables!

rjriley1 · 07-17-2010, 02:52 PM

I bought a hammer style crimper http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d41.html like this one to make up my connections. I buy 4 ga leading wire from local welding supply house. You can buy eyelets online or at auto parts. Online is cheaper. I use a small propane torch to heat the eyelets and solder them. Then I sink wrap the ends to make a clean and safe connection. I started out with a wiring cable kit but now I make my own because you get what length you get in a kit and some too long some barely make the trip.

rabbitreborn · 07-17-2010, 04:59 PM

I do so many custom setups that I have to make my own..... Plus, I make them so much cheaper than I can buy them....

I use this for all my power wiring:
http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p247.html

and I use this for all my control wiring:
http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p3993.html

Heat shrinking is a must for all custom builds with connections that could be near water (battery compartment especially), but I rarely solder the wires as the crimper I use is more than enough.

CHunley · 07-17-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbh

Right now, my plans for it are small.

Let me know how that works out for ya..LOL

Nice cart, and a great deal.

07-17-2010, 10:25 AM	#11
cbh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7	Re: New to me... Can I buy a new set of cables, or is it something that I will have to make myself?
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07-17-2010, 11:20 AM	#12
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: New to me... Check out our sponsors page, there are many sources out there to buy a pre-made set of welding cables, or if you have a crimper that can handle larger wire you can make them yourself.

07-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#13
cbh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7	Re: New to me... Thanks guys. I just now ordered a set of 4 ga. cables!
cbh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7

07-17-2010, 02:52 PM	#14
rjriley1 Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deer Park Texas Posts: 133	Re: New to me... I bought a hammer style crimper http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d41.html like this one to make up my connections. I buy 4 ga leading wire from local welding supply house. You can buy eyelets online or at auto parts. Online is cheaper. I use a small propane torch to heat the eyelets and solder them. Then I sink wrap the ends to make a clean and safe connection. I started out with a wiring cable kit but now I make my own because you get what length you get in a kit and some too long some barely make the trip. Last edited by rjriley1; 07-17-2010 at 02:56 PM.. Reason: add message

07-17-2010, 04:59 PM	#15
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: New to me... I do so many custom setups that I have to make my own..... Plus, I make them so much cheaper than I can buy them.... I use this for all my power wiring: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p247.html and I use this for all my control wiring: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p3993.html Heat shrinking is a must for all custom builds with connections that could be near water (battery compartment especially), but I rarely solder the wires as the crimper I use is more than enough.

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