wick tab crimper? what do you use?

[candle_man]

Hi all, I trying to find a good tool to use to crimp my wick tabs... as nothing I have found is working too well. Pliers only flat crimp that wont hold and then they dont fit my wick setter tool... Is there a special wick tab crimp tool? if so where can I get one? if not what are you all using to do so?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Dave]

Possibly, a wire crimper may work.Something for automotive wiring. hth

[debratant]

This is what I use. Works GREAT! It's at JoAnn's. You could get it at a Michaels or whatever craft store is near you

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2115&PRODID=prd37408

[candle_man]

This is what I use. Works GREAT! It's at JoAnn's. You could get it at a Michaels or whatever craft store is near you

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2115&PRODID=prd37408

Thanks Debbie, i will look for one tomorrow.

Edited November 25, 2010 by candle_man

[carol k]

You can also look in any store in the electricial dept. (Wire Crippers) That's what I use.

[IwantItgreen]

http://www.amazon.com/18102-Wire-Crimper-Stripper-AWG/dp/B00135JANY this is what I use. It's a wire crimper

Edited November 25, 2010 by IwantItgreen

[Georgia]

I had a wire crimper and found it too heavy and awkward. I got the jewelery crimper and love it!

[candle_man]

I got the bead,jewelry crimper today and works perfect just like a factory crimp. I probably paid too much for it from the craft store at $12 but for what I will save adding tabs to my wicks it is worth it.

[pcbrook]

I have tried using the crimping tools and I still have problems with the wicks letting loose after I pour the wax. Very aggravating.

The only reaosn why I have tried crimping my own is because CS does does carry CSN5 in the 6" inch wicks. Only 3". The jars I use needs them but they are taller. I have had to resort to finding a different wick for the few that I have to use the CSN5s.

[EricofAZ]

Well, I use a medium set of pliers and they work fine. I do have a good grip and squeeze pretty hard. The wicks don't pull out at all. I'm sure the wick is bruised inside the crimp area, but who cares, eh?

[oakbrookcandles]

Wire cutters work use DULL ones. Works like a charm

[radellaf]

I like the CSN wicks a lot and the 5 is a very small size compared to the holes on even CS's small wick tabs. I use a wire crimper, thinking the jewelry ones would not work since the wick tab tube diameter is larger than the bead tube sizes they cover. The crimp looks more factory-like but can't say it holds any better than the pliers, and it still can end up bending the whole tab.

A trick is to double the wick before putting it in the tab. Just bend it and insert the bent part into the hole. That should be enough to keep CSN 5 in there. If not, try two bends.

What's the wax/jar, I'm curious? With palm, I find I need CSN 7 for 2" mouthed small jars. Never tried CSN with paraffin.

[pcbrook]

What's the wax/jar, I'm curious? With palm, I find I need CSN 7 for 2" mouthed small jars. Never tried CSN with paraffin.

I use glass glow in 10 ounce square victorian jars. They are about 3" from corner to corner. I never thought of doubling them up. Good idea. I will have to try it.