Author: "tony.kaz--- via TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:34:07 -0400
Does anyone know of a tool that makes a nice hole in Carlon boxes for a female F-connector with two flats that makes a nice hole so the connector doesn't spin? Tnx N2TK, Tony ________________________
Hi Tony, I would use a nibbler if it's small enough. Start by drilling a small hole to fit the nibbler and expand the hole to fit the F-connector. You can get a nibbler on Amazon for $ 14.00. Alterna
Double "D" knockout/chassis punch is the required tool. Don't know what diameter F connectors are offhand, but the tools are readily available and come in a variety of sizes. Don't be shocked by the
First, drill an ordinary (round) hole in the Carlon box. Next, use a 3D printer to make a plastic washer with a double flatted hole in it that fits the connector. Finally, glue this washer to the Car
Tony, Now, that you've seen the ideas, you may want to rethink using that connector. It is so easy to use the type F connector WITH A MOUNTING FLANGE. 4 - #4 machine screws or sheet metal screws wi
You will be stunned, not shocked by the price, if you can find one. 4 hole F females ala S0239 are available but pricey (Amphenol, $7.15), although about 1/40 the price of the punch if it is priced l
It was not my intent to offer a possible solution that has its' own downside ($$) I have some of those connectors and I thought I /knew/ where I got them, but when I checked, I could not find them th
I also recommend using the 4-hole flange connectors. No more problems with spinning connectors. I bought from 2 different ebay sources....try2best2011 and rfbat. I prefer the connectors from try2b
Another option. Use your typical F chassis mount connectors, but get good quality replacement nuts for use with them. This is what Joel at the RF Connection does for me. They can be snugged up with
Al AB2ZY Indeed, they're probably over $100.. Another way to solve the problem is to use a service like frontpanelexpress.com - you download their design tool, which lets you design a "front panel" =
frontpanelexpress.com - you download their design tool, which lets you design a "front panel" = a piece of aluminum sheet metal with holes and cutouts in it. They have every imaginable shape and siz
Author: "tony.kaz--- via TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:38:53 -0400
Thanks for all the feedback. I am using Amphenol F Bulkhead Crimp Jacks for RG-179. Part #222114-10. Greenlee doesn't make a DD punch that small. I have to drill 14 holes total on several Carlon boxe
If you want the job done properly, take it to a machine shop. Otherwise, just use a regular drill bit and tighten with a star lock washer to prevent spinning. I think you will find the proper tool to
On 3/12/19 4:38 AM, tony.kaz-- via TowerTalk wrote: Thanks for all the feedback. I am using Amphenol F Bulkhead Crimp Jacks for RG-179. Part #222114-10. Greenlee doesn't make a DD punch that small. I
what about making a sheet metal "cookie cutter" that you could heat up and stamp through? _______________________________________________ Or, look up "broaches". I've seen those used in machine shop
A custom broach could be made. Square and hex are made in stock sizes. They start from a drilled hole and a double D could be made, but a lot of holes would be needed to justify the cost. Of course t
Yeah, expensive knockout tool if you can even find one small enough. I think the Carlon boxes may be too thick for a nibble tool. For a one-off just drill a smaller hole and use a file to shape it wa