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Re: Topband: Looking for recommendation for cutting tool for RG-6 with C

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Subject: Re: Topband: Looking for recommendation for cutting tool for RG-6 with CCS center conductor
From: Fred Moeves <fmoeves@twc.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 10:09:43 -0500
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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


On 2/4/2021 9:52 AM, Ed Stallman wrote:
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 .

Ed N5DG

On 2/3/2021 11:13 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
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.
I also want the cutter to slice the end off of the
RG-6 cleanly, rather than crushing it and distorting
the circular shape of the coax.

Can anyone recommend a quality cutting tool for RG-6?

73
Rick N6RK
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