coax cable tool

[jmsbrush]

I have the tool that when you have the the R5 or R6 connector on the coax that crimps it in place. Do they make a tool that pushes the connector on the coax? I was in the attic the other day and I was having a hard time pushing the connector on due to toughness and sweating real bad. In fact I couldn't get it and had to get someone Else to do it.:confused: Is there such a tool?

[mikeames]

you can use this. Thread the connector on the end and use it to stabilize while you push the wire on.

http://images.secure2u.com/191/Proc/Full/1776654.jpg

I also prefer to use the compression fittings with a tool like this. I don't used ideal.

http://www.wassco.com/prodimagefolders/06/TMT-06-620603.jpg

[robwire]

Ideal does its #35-046 f connector tool,kinda looks like a screwdriver

[jmsbrush]

We have both those tools, The one that stabilizes works okay but I still had difficulty's

[electricalperson]

make your helper do it

[peter d]

make your helper do it

Might be kinda hard if he doesn't have a helper, or his helper isn't around. ;)

[electricalperson]

sometimes those connectors are a little tough to put on especially with sweaty hands. gloves might make it easier to put on but your hands will be a little warm

[j_erickson]

I use both of the tools that mikeames posted. They work great.

[brantmacga]

did you have the right connector? are you sure you weren't trying to put quad-shield connector on dual shield cable or vice-versa?

[aline]

You need to use a coaxial flaring tool before putting the connector on.

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575

[brantmacga]

You need to use a coaxial flaring tool before putting the connector on.

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575

it may be useful sometimes on quad-shield, but generally as long as you don't use a flat-blade type cutting tool the connector should slide right on.

[j_erickson]

You need to use a coaxial flaring tool before putting the connector on.

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575

I've probably put 5000 quad shield connectors on in the past 6 years and haven't needed anything like that.

But I might have saved some time if I had one.:grin: Never seen one or tried one.

[aline]

I've probably put 5000 quad shield connectors on in the past 6 years and haven't needed anything like that.

But I might have saved some time if I had one.:grin: Never seen one or tried one.
Ok. Let me rephrase that. You don't need to use a coaxial cable flaring tool but it may help. :)

[jmsbrush]

did you have the right connector? are you sure you weren't trying to put quad-shield connector on dual shield cable or vice-versa?
Yes sir I did, had brought two different kind of conn with me just in case, My helper is a heavy set Man so where i was going in the attic was very hard for him to go

[jmsbrush]

You need to use a coaxial flaring tool before putting the connector on.

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575
That is a very cool looking tool!

[aline]

Yes sir I did, had brought two different kind of conn with me just in case, My helper is a heavy set Man so where i was going in the attic was very hard for him to go
I need to put on more weight. :)

[jmsbrush]

I need to put on more weight. :)
LOL I hear that;)

[LarryFine]

I have an F-connector installing bit that fits in my 1/4"-hex electric screwdriver. The tip is the same empty F-connector barrel that the other plug-installing tools have.

[TOOL_5150]

did you have the right connector? are you sure you weren't trying to put quad-shield connector on dual shield cable or vice-versa?

This was what I was thinking - check the cable, it will tell you if its rg/6 or rg/6 quad. YOu need to use the right connector for the cable, or you will have a tough time mashing it on. There are a few brands that were quad and I used quad connectors and it didnt work out well. Cheap cable is garbage...

~Matt

[e57]

You need to use a coaxial flaring tool before putting the connector on.

http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575 (http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=575[/quote] And)
And the right stripper for the cable - 6 Quad is a PITA when not stripped to the first sheild.