Spent Cartridge Crimp Connectors
Intro: Spent Cartridge Crimp Connectors
I own a Ramset .22 caliber nail gun, and I was wondering if I could do something useful with all the spent cartridges, then I came up with this idea.
STEP 1: Tools and Materials
You will need some spent cartridges (I used .22's from a nail gun. You could also use standard .22's from a pistol.), wire, wire cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
STEP 2: Stripping
Strip the wires you are going to join.
STEP 3: Twisting
For the first method, twist together the ends of the wires to be joined.
STEP 4: Inserting
Insert the pair into the cartridge.
STEP 5: Crimping
Use the crimper in the middle.
STEP 6: Crimping
Crimp the cartridge 2-3 times.
STEP 7: Finished
This is what it should look like when completed. I suggest covering it with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to avoid shocks and shorts.
STEP 8: 2nd Method
Cut the end off of the cartridge to make a tube. You may need to reopen the end with a pair of pliers.
STEP 9: Cut Cartridge
This is what the end should look like after cutting.
STEP 10: Insert Wires
Insert a wire at either end of the cartridge.
STEP 11: Crimping
Once again crimp the cartridge 2-3 times.
STEP 12: Finished
This is what it should like like when finished.
STEP 13: Examples
This is an example of some of the stuff you can do with this. Once again insulate the connections to avoid shocks and shorts.
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Ross Workshop 10 years ago
troopersmachine 10 years ago