Cable connector tool sugestions

Corrado

SatelliteGuys Pro

Original poster

Apr 2, 2007

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Hudson Valley Region, NY

• Feb 1, 2008

• #1

I'm curious what type of cable connector tool members are using. Presumably, compression style. Any comments, experiences or suggestions?

 

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lumpkin666

SatelliteGuys Pro

Feb 21, 2007

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USA

• Feb 1, 2008

• #2

I just use a cheapish phillips rg6 compression tool (blue handle, small/compact, non- adjustable), and some regular blue Thomas and Betts compression fittings. I got a bag of fittings, the compression tool, and a 2 blade cutter/stripper tool (spinner type) from an ebay seller for something like $25 - $30 shipped. Works great and hasn't failed me yet!

 

ElroyJ

SatelliteGuys Family

Dec 7, 2003

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St. Louis, MO

• Feb 1, 2008

• #3

I am using the 70014 DataShark DIY "F" Type Compression Connector Crimp Tool

got it from Sadoun
70014 Datashark Crimp Tool

along with this cable stripper
HY-332 Professional RG6 / RG59 Coaxial Cable Stripper

and
with these connectors.
EX6XL PPC Compression Connector RG6
Cable and Satellite Connectors, Compression fiittings,grounding block

I like them all. Pretty easy to put on.

 

Sadoun

SatelliteGuys Pro

Feb 27, 2005

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Columbus, OHIO

• Feb 1, 2008

• #4

ElroyJ

What you got is one of the best combination I would recommend. Add to it a good stripper like the [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]HY-312[/FONT]

For a installation bundle kit value deal, check IK-2

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2008

Tron

SatelliteGuys Master

May 6, 2005

6,599

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Metro New Orleans, LA

• Feb 2, 2008

• #5

I'm using the Zenith compression tool that Lowes sells, along with PPC EX6 fittings.

 

stogie5150

Crazed Cajun Rebel

Pub Member / Supporter

Jan 7, 2007

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Slidell,LA

• Feb 2, 2008

• #6

Amazon.com: DataShark 70018 Cable TV "F" Compression Bundle with Cable Cutter, Coax Stripper, Compression Crimper, and 10 RG6/RG6-Quad Cable TV "F" Connectors: Home Improvement

Is what I use, but its in a nice hard plastic case and I got it from either Lowe's or Home Depot.

And a friend of mine works for the cable company so I get all the compression fittings I want, free.

 

cracklincrotch

SatelliteGuys Pro

Sep 28, 2007

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Feb 2, 2008

• #7

I use a Thomas & Betts compression tool and their SNS6 indoor or outdoor compression connectors as the case may be. Generic RG59/6 stripper. Nothing fancy. Stupid expensive when I bought the tool 10 years ago. Was like $125 or so at the time.