Ring Terminal Source

What exactly does this "ring terminal" look like?

Here what ring terminal look like 

Ring Terminals

If the terminal in the photo is what you are referring to, they are readily available at most Radio Shack stores and NAPA stores; for larger quantities they can be had at a much lower cost from electronic suppliers like Mouser or DigiKey.

I was wondering if he was referring to something that simple, hence the question.   I agree, they're dirt cheap in a lot of places.  You can even drop by Harbor Freight and get an assortment for a lot less than $1/ea!

Yes, that is similar to what I am looking for, but those are too big and bulky. I'll snap a photo of what I am looking for when I get home.

In the meantime, how does Lionel and MTH attach their wires to the roller pickups?

I've searched Lionel's website, but can't find them. Know any parts numbers?

How about these?

http://www.digikey.com/scripts...V994=233&stock=1

More expensive that I would have guessed...

Here's one at Mouser.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductD...%2f%252bHd9ZGw%3d%3d

Chessie Fan i posted that picture John wanted know what a ring terminal was. I agree i have some but are to big and bulky its hard to find terminals that manf. uses something special made for them.  

You can get those in many, many places.  I use them all the time.  The two sizes I use are 18-22 and 14-16 (for the gauge of wire).  I do crimp my connections.  Try:

RadioShack

Lowe's

Home Depot

AllElectronics.com

WaytekWire.com

Fastenal

Any local electrical supply house.

There's no reason to pay $1 each .  These things are as common as dirt.

George

WW Grainger has them dirt cheap.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?op=search&N=24266&in_dim_search=1

I fabricated smaller rings using  a male spade crimp on (Listed as a male disconnect). Drill the hole size you want. I used a bench disk sander to alter the male spade to round/semi-round. IMO Tough to find rings to fit some of the small screws/screwheads used with model railroad connections.  Shrink tube was added before installation on the trucks.






From the Grainger Website.  Listed as a male disconnect  Click on the underlined phrase to link.

Mike CT, that's a great idea with modifying the quick disconnects.

Gentlemen,

   I do beleive the real small ones are available at Harbor Freight and you get a bunch for very little money.

PCRR/Dave

You have a stock number at HF?  I looked last time in the store, but I didn't see any the right size.

Try Mouser, Jameco or Digikey, you will need the wire size, these connectors(spads) are crimp type, open/closed and can be not insulated or insulated. Usually a chosen spad will specify acceptable wire gauge ranges. There also are other sources, Allied, Newark, Radio Shack,etc.

John

In addition to above:

McMaster-Carr (recommendation based on personal experience)

Online catalog very easy to use, good search capability, enormous selection, much useful information beyond simple parts/numbers listings, illustrations, fast service, etc.

To quote Garrison Keilor, "If you can't find it here you can probably get along without it. " (referring to another store, but still....)

Check this link and about four pages following. Browse the catalog while you're there. It's fun and amazing. (Usual disclaimer: I have no financial interest, etc., etc.)

http://www.mcmaster.com/#ring-terminals/=legnj8

wolverine

I also agree with wolverine, McMaster-Carr is a good source, their sales representatives are professional, maintain inventory stock of cataloged items and delivery is quick. Many corporate and private purchases made from McMaster-Carr, no negative issues.

John

John Ochab,

   I agree with you 100% McMaster-Carr a great business no doubt about it.

I even get my track screws in bulk from them.

PCRR/Dave