Which Compression Tool?

[equant]

I'm looking at Sadoun and they have two compression tools for $19. I'm curious if anyone has opinions on which one I should get...

JVI:
JVI Universal Linear Compression Tool Deluxe 10-CCT21

Datashark:
70014 Datashark Crimp Tool

Thanks.

 

[Mr Tony]

I have one like the Datashark one but I got mine at Lowes

 

[meinename]

I have one the same as the Datashark, branded Phillips.

 

[equant]

Should I assume a declaration of ownership to be a recommendation?

 

[rv1pop]

I got my Datashark at HomeDepot. I have no idea about the other one, but I like what I use. It works very well

 

[glen4cindy]

I've got the Datashark too, but, I have had trouble finding good prices on connectors that are compatable with it.

I think I have 200, two different bags of 100 that don't work very well.

Anyone need F-connectors?

 

[Inno]

The one I have doesn't resemble either of the ones shown, I purchased it from a seller on E-Bay. It looks closer to the JVI set but not exact.
As far as ends, I found a great deal on genuine Thomas and Betts ends again from a seller on E-Bay and they work very well.
I'm not knocking any of our sponsors just passing along info. The price I paid for my ends could not be matched by a sponsor, I checked before purchasing.

 

[equant]

I guess for $20 I just make the plunge... It's just that at $20 it is close to the most expensive FTA purchase I've made, so I figured I'd ask around

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[14karat]

...at $20 it is close to the most expensive FTA purchase I've made...

Yeeesh... wish I could say that.

 

[Tron]

I use two tools here, one made by Zenith (ZDS-5061) which I purchased from Lowes, and the other is a Digicon (F-Conn, ICMCorp) clone I purchased on E-Bay for BNC and RCA use. Both work perfectly well on any F-fitting I've tried on them.

The Datashark looks similar to (but not the same as) the Zenith I have...