Yes, the "doubling over" method has worked very well for me (solderless) with stranded wire and manual crimping. Holds very tightly. -Paul, N1HEL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward R Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:41 AM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Crimping small wires