Compression Tool

[wallyhts]

Check out this tool it's cheap and lowes has store everywhere. I think it's great if your cable prep tool gets lost misplaced and you need a tool today. $20

 

[navychop]

Ok, Plan B.

 

[toucan-man]

I like this one,

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TPS5V6/?tag=satell01-20

But it costs a bit more. What's your favorite ?

 

[KE4EST]

I use one like this one: Compression Tool

 

[77TA]

I use this one. It's ok for personal use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/coaxial-cable-compression-tool-95862.html

 

[wallyhts]

I use and love the cable prep HPT-6590.

http://www.grainger.com/product/CABLE-PREP-Compression-Tool-23N365?s_pp=false&sgAttributes=

 

[KE4EST]

Yeah well that one causes cancer if you live in CA.

 

[KE4EST]

 

[wallyhts]

Yeah well that one causes cancer if you live in CA.

Lol Ya tons of stuff fall's under California Proposition 65 all the compression tool's have that warring I hope its not true.

 

[toucan-man]

I use and love the cable prep HPT-6590.

I use their stripper. Always love a good stripper...

 

[KE4EST]

Lol Ya tons of stuff fall's under California Proposition 65 all the compression tool's have that warring I hope its not true.

Neither do I, mine have the same plastic handles.

 

[KC9TIK]

It's inexpensive because you can't compress connectors for RG-11.

 

[wallyhts]

It's inexpensive because you can't compress connectors for RG-11.

Yup I don't it will do BNC/Com either.

Do you use RG11?

 

[KC9TIK]

Do you use RG11?

Sometimes. I got 1500 feet on Craigslist for $50. Half of it is flooded underground stuff. The connectors are super expensive.

 

[wallyhts]

Sometimes. I got 1500 feet on Craigslist for $50. Half of it is flooded underground stuff. The connectors are super expensive.

Sweet that's a deal

 

[KE4EST]

Very Nice Deal!

 

[turbosat]

I have one very similar to the one in the first post, Ideal brand. And Made in USA.
No RG11 here. It would be nice to be able to do an occasional BNC, but not worth the extra cost to me.

 

[Tron]

I use a CablePro compression tool for BNC and RCA. Just about any tool will do most brands of F fittings.

I also noticed that there is a Belden branded compression tool that will do BNC and RCA for $30. I am often making BNC cables for SDI and HDSDI Belden 1694a runs.

 

[Kraven]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008895ZVE/?tag=satell01-20

Here's mine. Love it! Also bought 100 TRS-6 Channel Master connectors on Ebay for 20$.

 

[Magic Static]

When I got mine I didn't know much about them. But I knew a very reputable dealer and could recognize a good price. And it's served me well.
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Paladin/70014-Datashark-Crimp-Tool.htm