coax cable tool

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jmsbrush

jmsbrush

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

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

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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?
 
j_erickson said:
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.
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Ok. Let me rephrase that. You don't need to use a coaxial cable flaring tool but it may help. :)
 
brantmacga said:
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?
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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 said:
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
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I need to put on more weight. :)
 
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.
 
brantmacga said:
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?
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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
 
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