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Mike CA

03-28-2008 17:38:04

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Thanks Tom Windsor for you generous offer, but I got set up today. I checked with a welding supply store in town and struck up a conversation with an ex-Marine. When we got to the part of what I was going to use the 1/0 cable for, he said he had some scrap that they couldn't sell, but was perfectly good. He gave me about 8 feet. :shock: Score!! :D
So I ran over to the auto parts store and dropped $40 on terminals, lugs, and heat shrink.
So now I need to find someone who can solder copper. I may have to settle for crimping. I hope that's ok.

So tomorrow is a "search for a cable builder" day... in addition to the yard sale my wife is making me work. :?

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Mike CA

03-28-2008 22:22:11

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

Thanks Keith! Yeah, I'll get some. This all sounds like the soldering I've done before, just on a bigger scale. So I should be ok with all the tips I've gotten.

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Keith-OR

03-28-2008 22:08:22

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

Mike, don't want to step on anyones toes but,there has been some very important info that has been over looked when soldering the terminals on multi-strand copper wire.
1. Be sure to keep the open flame away from the rosen core solder, as the rosen is flamable and you'll defeat the purpose of the rosen if it catches afire.

2. You need to get a small can of rosen when you get the solder, to dip your exposed cable into. As you need the solder to wick onto and into the inner most part of the cable. The rosen helps clean and stops any further oxidation of multi-strand copper wire.

Good luck and have fun

Keith & Shawn(Special Olympic Gold medal winner)

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Vern-MI

03-29-2008 03:53:53

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Keith-OR, 03-28-2008 22:08:22

You can clean the rosin flux off after the joint has cooled using denatured alcohol.

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mkirsch

03-29-2008 05:35:19

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Vern-MI, 03-29-2008 03:53:53

Mike,

Radio Shack has the best solder.

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Keith-OR

03-29-2008 08:42:10

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to mkirsch, 03-29-2008 05:35:19

Thats like saying that Harbor Freight has the best tools!!! RS has fair soldier at best!!

Keith

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Mike CA

03-28-2008 20:20:07

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

HENRY E NC said: Mike. dont you have a propane torch.???You can solder them yourself on a few Minutes. Henry

No, sure don't. My tool reserve is very limited. Gents from my tractor club have been very helpful in that regard.

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Janicholson

03-28-2008 20:26:08

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 20:20:07

A propane torch at a pawn shop should be in the 8 dollar range for a Burns-o-matic set with metal box. Cheap to the max.
I knew the welding store would do you proud. JimN

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HENRY E NC

03-28-2008 20:18:23

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

Mike. dont you have a propane torch.???You can solder them yourself on a few Minutes. Henry

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ScottyHOMEy

03-28-2008 18:51:38

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

I always like hearing about good things coming to folks. Good score. You must have done a good turn for someone else along the way to step into that one.

What did you get for terminals? You can crimp, but soldering is better, at least on the copper ends. Depending on the materials for the battery end, crimping might be better.

As for the soldering part, you can do it yourself.

If you want, email me at staylor48 atverizon dotnet, and I'll ping ya back with how I've done it. It's a little long-winded for here.

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Mike CA

03-28-2008 19:54:00

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to ScottyHOMEy, 03-28-2008 18:51:38

E-mail sent!

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Mike CA

03-28-2008 18:14:01

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

JT said: Mike, the soldering is the easy part, get you some rosin core solder, put your terminal in a vise, take a propane torch heat the terminal fill 1/2 to 3/4 full of solder, have your cable stripped back before hand, after the solder is melted, stick the cable in the melted solder in the terminal heat for another 10-15 seconds after you put cable in terminal, to get a little heat in the cable and let it cool.

Jim

I might be able to find the torch (Would a welding torch work as well?) But where do I get some rosin core solder? Does it have to be copper?

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Charles Todd

03-28-2008 18:22:45

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 18:14:01

60/40 Resin Core Solder... 60% lead, 40% tin... Resin Core (flux). DO NOT USE Acid Core on ANYTHING ELECTRICAL!!! Any hardware store will have a selection of solder. Good luck.

Charles

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03-28-2008 17:54:30

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

Mike, the soldering is the easy part, get you some rosin core solder, put your terminal in a vise, take a propane torch heat the terminal fill 1/2 to 3/4 full of solder, have your cable stripped back before hand, after the solder is melted, stick the cable in the melted solder in the terminal heat for another 10-15 seconds after you put cable in terminal, to get a little heat in the cable and let it cool.
Jim

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glennster

03-28-2008 18:32:13

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to JT, 03-28-2008 17:54:30

it would help too if you shined up the inside of the terminal with some sandpaper, helps the solder stick better.

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Mike CA

03-28-2008 19:51:10

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to glennster, 03-28-2008 18:32:13

Will do!

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03-28-2008 19:29:19

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to glennster, 03-28-2008 18:32:13

Yep, you are correct, I always seem to skip that step.
Jim

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Steven f/AZ

03-28-2008 17:40:32

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Re: SCORE!! in reply to Mike CA, 03-28-2008 17:38:04

Mike CA said: (quoted from post at 17:38:04 03/28/08) ... in addition to the yard sale my wife is making me work. :?

... to raise funds for the H??

Glad to hear you've had some luck!

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