Spade lug crimp method?

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Hi all!
As part of my "cheap tweak-fest" I'm planning to construct some CAT-5 based speaker cables. I have decided to use a crimp type connection to (Ultralink brand) spade lugs if at all possible. Can this be done effectively with the conventional "electricians" crimp tool which only accomodates upto #10 wire? If not, will using a vise without any special die/restraint be likely to break the lug rather than collaps around the conductors? What has anyone else done?
PS - Based on the success of three JonRisch wall panels, I'm in the process of building two more. Bass traps next (once I get nerve up to cut circles!).

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Topic - Spade lug crimp method? - tlenthe 10:38:02 02/23/05 (7)

Update - Spade lug crimp method? - tlenthe 17:25:34 02/24/05 (2)

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Re: Update - Spade lug crimp method? - Dave Pogue 04:47:27 02/25/05 (0)

Re: Spade lug crimp method? - pkell44 18:27:41 02/23/05 (2)

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Re: Spade lug crimp method? - Russ57 10:49:23 02/23/05 (0)

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