Crimping techniques

Daisy 20 years ago

I am not very happy with my crimping because of the squashed effect that is sometimes a bit sharp. I heard someone once say that she glued her crimps on to avoid this problem - and that it was successful because the crimps are rougher inside than beads, and therefore hold the glue better.

I don't possess crimping pliers, but perhaps this might solve the problem. Could someone with experience of both techniques please advise me. I would be most grateful.

Cheers

Daisy

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Su 20 years ago

Good crimping pliers are very handy but the most important thing is good crimps too. Use the right size and shape. I struggled to get my crimps just right before I found out that I was mashing them too hard. Someone said that the amount of pressure used to shake hands is enough, you're putting a crease in the crimp tube, not flattening it. Then use the other part of the pliers to round it over. If you're worried about sharp edges, you're squeezing too hard.

I also use crimp covers to finish off as it makes the gap disappear and covers the crimp nicely so that it looks like beads all the way.

-Su

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Barbara Forbes-Lyons 20 years ago

Daisy -

Two options: squash the crimps flat, then cover with a crimp cover use a crimping pliers (crimp cover optional, but a nice touch)

I also find that the crimping pliers is more secure. Just don't over do it during the rounding stage.

------- Barbara

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