Nice, but what I cannot understand is why no one makes a pair of bolt cutters with exchangeable jaws that turn it into a swaging tool--seems like a no brainer to me. Even simpler, a pair of sleeves to cover the sharp edges so you can sage with a BC. Oh wait, there's an idea.
Thought I'd look into this apparently I'm not the only one I need swag type so i would basically have half rounds on each side i think that would work a bit better for your purpose too
As it's so squished I think a drill hole at end of lug and a drop of solder would make this a great from a good connection ,I do like the let's do it cheeper approach well done
That was going to be my next step when I was planning the idea, but it worked so well I didn't think it needed it. At least not yet. Thanks for your feedback.
@@micahwest5347 The 'terminology' isn't the problem. The idea sounds good, but my critique is how could this be done? The jaws of the 'bolt cutter' only goes so far. And, it's made of 'hardened steel', so what would you use to make 'half-moon' holes?
the back end is a simple lever in term of mechanical advantage. The front end, it's a different story. This is the same idea as in the locking pliers, much higher mechanical advantage.
I think your method would work in a pinch but, crimping in that manner will not make a gas- tight fitting witch could cause oxidation of the connection. A well-engineered and well-executed crimp is designed to be gas-tight or cold welded which prevents oxygen and moisture from reaching the metals (which are often different metals) and causing corrosion ua-cam.com/video/bAO9eCS65jw/v-deo.html
You're 100% correct, the crimp here isn't perfect but it was very cheap and if you're on a tight budget and need it done this could be the option for you. Thank you for your feedback.
Clever hack. Thanks for sharing.
Yep had the same Idea with a pair from harbor freight. But using a round grinder to make a circle for fittings.
Round would be better for sure
Can you use a locking plier instead?
Nice, but what I cannot understand is why no one makes a pair of bolt cutters with exchangeable jaws that turn it into a swaging tool--seems like a no brainer to me. Even simpler, a pair of sleeves to cover the sharp edges so you can sage with a BC. Oh wait, there's an idea.
Just the video I was looking for. Thinking of modifying a ryobi bolt cutter and turning it into a battery lug crimper.
Let me know how it works for you too. Thanks for your comment.
Thought I'd look into this apparently I'm not the only one I need swag type so i would basically have half rounds on each side i think that would work a bit better for your purpose too
It would have for sure.
Thank you for your feedback.
As it's so squished I think a drill hole at end of lug and a drop of solder would make this a great from a good connection ,I do like the let's do it cheeper approach well done
Solder is always a good idea, imo. Thanks for your feedback.
Good idea. I think I would take it a step further and grind a circular cut out slightly smaller than the gauge of wire you need.
That was going to be my next step when I was planning the idea, but it worked so well I didn't think it needed it. At least not yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
[re.] Grinding out a circular cut: Easier said than done.
@@pvt.2426 ok. How about circular-ish
@@micahwest5347 The 'terminology' isn't the problem. The idea sounds good, but my critique is how could this be done? The jaws of the 'bolt cutter' only goes so far. And, it's made of 'hardened steel', so what would you use to make 'half-moon' holes?
@@pvt.2426 carbide grinder bit. This video was created by using problem solving and critical thinking. Don’t give up now.
Setting aside that the crimps are ugly, you can buy actual crimpers for $20 without looking to hard.
Why not just use the back end of the bolt cutters?
This way has more leverage
the back end is a simple lever in term of mechanical advantage. The front end, it's a different story. This is the same idea as in the locking pliers, much higher mechanical advantage.
I think your method would work in a pinch but, crimping in that manner will not make a gas- tight fitting witch could cause oxidation of the connection. A well-engineered and well-executed crimp is designed to be gas-tight or cold welded which prevents oxygen and moisture from reaching the metals (which are often different metals) and causing corrosion ua-cam.com/video/bAO9eCS65jw/v-deo.html
You're 100% correct, the crimp here isn't perfect but it was very cheap and if you're on a tight budget and need it done this could be the option for you.
Thank you for your feedback.
Nice, $12 18" bolt cutter @ harborfreight to really save! great hack!