Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Replacing a broken taillight on my trailer reminded me of just how much I like solder ...

We've seen the connectors you're talking about. At a glance, they seem to offer the best of both worlds: the mechanical clamp of a crimp connector and the superior connection of a soldered connection.

I had a friend who was an electronics assembly tech for a big defense contractor. He was a production floor guy who had a chip on his shoulder for the engineers with their fancy book-learnin’ who ...

“These things are a treat to use. I’ll never solder or crimp again if I can help it. I’m going to add a few of each size to my on-the-road tool kit and stock some in my garage. Feel free to quote me.” ...

Audio and Video Cables are not just dependent on the wire or cable used, or the connectors used. The quality of the connection between the wire or cable and connector is just as important, if not more ...

The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...