Spider Box Projects: Vinyl Wrapping

Vinyl Wrapping

Crimp

I've always wanted to paint my tow behind generator Blue with Vault-Tec branding.  ItAs juI don't currently have a generator, I thought I'd do my Spiderboxes.  Having created the them camp Vault 21+ on Playa, it just made sense to keep the Fallout theme running.  Materials Used: 1x Vinyl Wrap, printed by my favorite shop, 11.5 x 22" 2x1x TwoVarious ofHeavy XDuty Parts cleaners 2xand (optional) Two of Option Parts  degreasers Tools Needed: 1xHeat ToolGun Name- Bauer [Harbor Freight] carries one for $35.  If you buy a $150 Milwuakee one, you'll waste $115... It's a heat gun.  (ExampleSay's Toolthe Partguy Number)with his $215 cordless Makita Heat gun) <Image of Tool> Example: 1x Ferrule

(I cheat and use a more affordable Forged Wire Crimper, Klein Tools 2005N)   Disclaimer: Vault-Tec is trademarked by ZeniMax Media Inc, the owners of Bethesda.  This was done purely for fun; I have not, and will not, gain any profit from this.  Please don't sue meeeee.  Also, that is why the template used is not listed here for public download, and I will not be sharing it.

How to Build:

Besure to reference any warnings here

Step One: Gather Materials

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The drawing was done in Adobe Illustrator with an art board of 11.5 x 22".  The actual drawing has curved corners that I really liked, but to purchase or acquirekeep the partscost ordown, tools[about listed$15-20 above.a print!]. it didn't go through a plotter, so all the cutting is on me to do at home. 

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Step Two: <Start the Build Guide>

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EXAMPLE: Step Three: Create the Locking Loop

Slide the Ferrule down the other side of the wire and create a loop just slightly bigger than the large end of the L5 Adapter, leaving about 3/4" excess through the Ferrule.  Crimp the cable, and you're done!

Slide the Wires through the Ferrule and around the Adapter, being tight enough that they can't slide through, but loose enough that the adapter can move freely. <IMAGE>

Using my non-dominant hand, I pinch both wires below the Ferrule to hold it in place.       <IMAGE>

Using your Crimp tool, crimp 1/4th of the Ferrule on the edge.  Once the first crimp is done, you can let go of pinching the end and move the ferrule around as needed for effective crimping <IMAGE>

Step Four: Optional Features:

List your optional Features: list one option part and its additional information here as the last step.