RG-6 is a special case in that virtually all of it uses a copper clad steel (CCS) center conductor. Many fine wire cutting tools are designed strictly for copper, and can get ruined if used for steel
Rick I use a tool from The RF Connection https://rfconnection.com/tooling-crimp-tools-cable-prep-tools-testing-equipment/ It's the first tool on the list .The owner is very helpful over the phone . E
I got a cheap set from Home Depot. Ideal 33-522 Internet #300134420 Works on DXE RG-6 both kinds of cable. Works good for me. 73 Fred KB4QZH Ed N5DG On 2/3/2021 11:13 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlqui
Author: Roger Parsons via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 16:47:49 +0000 (UTC)
<I got a cheap set from Home Depot. Ideal 33-522 Internet #300134420 Works on DXE RG-6 both kinds of cable. Works good for me. 73 Fred KB4QZH> I did as well (Klein Tools - Canada doesn't seem t
Works on DXE RG-6 both kinds of cable. Works good for me. 73 Fred KB4QZH "I made the mistake of attempting to cut the center core of RG-6 (cable tv coax) and that copper is too hard and make a nick i
My favorite cutting tool after many years as a SMATV contractor is the Thomas & Betts/Belden IT1000. It's a prep tool and compression tool all in one, but that's not why I like it so much. It just do