rb, 6/28/2007,6:30:23 PM, wrote:

Doing wiring around the house with small (20-16ga) wires on the cars,
mowers, etc, I would like to use the crimp-on connectors.

When I squeeze them hard with pliers, the wires still have a tendency
to slip out.

Is there a better way to do install those crimp-ons than using pliers?

In another life I was an electronic technician and had all the tools I
needed for making such connections. Of course the preferred method is
to solder the wires and cover with heat shrink. However I know using
butt splices are more convenient. Also if you use a terminal lug to
connect the wire to a screw you will need to crimp on the connector.

As has been said you should use the proper crimping tool but sans that
there are pliers with a notch in them that will hold the splice and a
tooth on the other side to press the opposite side down into the wire
for a strong, secure connection. One such type I've had for years and
find invaluable is the Thomas & Betts Multi-Crimp Tool. Here is a
knockoff for $10 that should be in everyone's tool bag. It's the
second tool down the page.
http://www.starkelectronic.com/eclcrimp.htm and a close-up picture
he
http://www.eclipsetools.com/ProductP...gs/100-039.JPG