In article , Rick Hughes
writes
I need to crimp 2 16mm x 8 uninsulated lugs onto some 16mm stranded
cable.
These - http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BHLUG16.html

I don't possess a crimp tool for uninsulated lugs, very rare need (for
me) - simply not worth £21 cost for 2 crimps.
Typical I have insulated lug crimps, RJ45,RJ11,BT631A, RG58/59, CT100,
etc. ... but not this type.
I don't want to solder on as it will reduce flexibility at joint, and
could result in failure in future.

Any body any suggestion of neat way of doing this without the tool ?

Pliers ?
Molegrips ?
Vice jaws ?
make up something to use in vice jaws ?

Make a die by drilling a hole in a piece of steel then cut in half to
form a split pair.

Set up in a big vice and use a ball bearing in the build to put a dimple
in the crimp when it is all torqued up. I've seen dimples used in other
large sized crimps so it appears to be a recognised technique.

Perform a pull test to destruction on a spare or spares to ensure the
security and safety of the final crimp.
--
fred
it's a ba-na-na . . . .