Ignoramus25589 wrote:

I will soon need to crimp many terminals on many short, but thick, 1
gauge or 0 gauge cables.

Crimpers are just too expensive.

Is there some way to get acceptable crimps without a crimper.

I guess, also, that I could buy one on ebay and later sell it, but I
would prefer to avoid that.

i

Perhaps just purchase a set of replacement dies for the expensive
crimpers and operate them in a large vise or hydraulic press. Should
give you the legit crimp for a lot less $ and time and effort.

Pete C.