How to Attach Spade 10 AWG Solid Copper

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.

I purchased one of these criming tools a couple of years ago. It is very handy to have around as it works great.
After crimping I always solder the joint for strenght and durability.

Agree a crimp is going to fail. For solderless: I would use a spade (like WBT) that can be screwed down onto the wire for a solid tight connection. Even drilling a hole into the shaft of the spade, threading it and using an allen head set screw will do a great connection (I would file the wire to have a flat spot where the set screw meets the wire, to make it (nearly) impossible for the wire to pull out.

First solder at high heat using the least amount of solder to make a perfect connection. Then you can crimp. Do not crimp first and then solder.

Do not crimp first and then solder.
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And why is that?
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