I can't imagine why it is a bad idea. The only problem is that copper sells for almost $4.00 a pound now, so the welding shops will probably NOT give it away. The good clamps are about $10 for a set of two. You will spend $20 on clamps and a bit on the wire. If you do not count your labor, it will probably cost you more than $30. You can buy a GOOD set of 20' 2/0 cables for $40. OTOH if you have all the parts free, it makes sense.
Tom Potter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jumper Cables Someone sometime in the past suggested going to a welding shop and getting some cast-off welding cables (apparently they replace them occasionally for some reason) and putting some clamps on, then you have a pretty stout set of cables for very little dinero. The welding cables are like 0 gauge and quite flexible, can carry a lot of amps and are easy to use. But then that guy on the two guys TV show that hawks the Tornado Air turbulizer said at one time that this is bad bad bad, so you make the choice. --R > > _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
