Does anyone have preference for TV coax compression tools? I'm going to be cleaning up some cables and want a quality tool.
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Coax Crimping Tool?
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The tool of the hour is actually a swage (aka compression) tool as opposed to a crimp tool. It uses special connectors that are squeezed the long way to swage the fitting onto the cable jacket.
You can see multiple examples at home improvement stores. The connectors typically have plastic inserts that are tapered to capture the sheath as the insert is driven in.
You can see multiple examples at home improvement stores. The connectors typically have plastic inserts that are tapered to capture the sheath as the insert is driven in.
Check your local home improvement store in the TV accessories aisle.
I use one of these:
Amazon product ASIN B00D62VF80
That's what I just ordered...I live in the sticks, no big stores for 30 miles. Thank you
Amazon product ASIN B0069627ZU
That T & B tool's stroke is not long enough to compress PPC Connectors. Have one and paid a lot less than that. The Jonard's stroke is adjustable. Have one. Quality tool. Does all brands of connectors.
That T & B tool's stroke is not long enough to compress PPC Connectors. Have one and paid a lot less than that. The Jonard's stroke is adjustable. Have one. Quality tool. Does all brands of connectors.
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I use it with both EX6XL and EX6XL outdoor connectors. It is quite adjustable and certainly suitable for someone who only makes cables occasionally.
Make sure you order some connectors to go with it as the crimp type aren't compatible.
The old standby is the PPC EX6XL. I recall reading that the current favorite is the Perfect Vision PV6UE-05.
My T & B tool is about 15 years old. It does not have a adjustable stroke. Maybe they changed the design and you got one that's adjustable. The picture on the link is identical to mine, no adjustments. It worked very well with T & B connectors. When I came across a bag of PPC Connectors is when I discovered the stroke was not long enough. I beleive PPC is now the recommended connector used by satellite and cable. I used spacers til I got the Jonard, a tool I highly recommend.
Maybe $50 is too much for a tool for some members here, but I do this stuff a lot on the side and I wanted a good tool. The T & B was about $70 back in the day.
Maybe $50 is too much for a tool for some members here, but I do this stuff a lot on the side and I wanted a good tool. The T & B was about $70 back in the day.
