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Speaker Spade Compression

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dsockel

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Is there a tool that I can get that would allow me to compress/crimp the speaker spade so that the OUTSIDE dimension is a little more narrow? I am trying to fit a an existing speaker spade into an amp post that has a little plastic tightener (Cary Amp) with a gap that I insert the spade. It may be a little too small and need to squeeze the spade 0.10/2MM inches. Just don't want to use a standard pliers. So basically get from 15MM to 13MM outer dimension

Edits: 10/12/22

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RE: Speaker Spade Compression - Mel 09:01:59 10/13/22 (2)
If you don't have a Dremel, a simple file will work. The spade is likely either brass or copper. These are soft and will yield quickly and easily to a metal file. Dremel seems like overkill for this.
- RE: Speaker Spade Compression - pictureguy 00:15:15 10/23/22 (0)
  If you DO resort to the Dremel? (I like overkill!)
  
  BE CERTAIN TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES........
  
  Any chips / particles flying INTO your eye are very painful AND may damage your vision.......
  Too much is never enough
- RE: +1 - B. Scarpia 05:32:33 10/14/22 (0)
RE: Speaker Spade Compression - The Dill 17:36:38 10/12/22 (2)
Do you want to modify the post or the spade?
- RE: Speaker Spade Compression - dsockel 03:45:15 10/13/22 (1)
  Modify the spade. I am heading down the dremel and sanding down the sides route.
  - RE: Speaker Spade Compression - The Dill 06:03:16 10/13/22 (0)
    That's a good idea.
RE: Speaker Spade Compression - walkstoslow 13:58:57 10/12/22 (0)
i would use a dremel with a fine sanding barrel...mark 1 mm on each edge and sand away....

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