Compression Tool

[Rusty747]

I'm thinking of getting a compression tool, and after researching which to get I 'm totally confused. Different brands work with certain brands, sizes ( 19.3mm & 20.3 mm) and types and then there's the dual, tri and quad question. I didn't have a problem choosing a crimp tool. Is there a decent inexpensive all purpose compression tool that I can get??

Thanx:confused:

[armophob]

Home Depot or Lowes has the one you want for a good price. I would recomend the stripper combo kit or separate. It makes it so much easier. The difference in sizes has to do with cable types and the more expensive ones have insert adapters.

[Michael D'Angelo]

Welcome to DBSTalk

This is a thread I started a long time ago but it should help.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=81938

[Rusty747]

Thanx for the info. I knew I came to the right place for advice.

[techrep]

I use this one.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100598694

[Radio Enginerd]

Home Depot or Lowes has the one you want for a good price. I would recomend the stripper combo kit or separate. It makes it so much easier. The difference in sizes has to do with cable types and the more expensive ones have insert adapters.Welcome to DBS Talk... I've used a few of them. My preference is Paladin but I normally use a cheap ($20) Ideal one from Fry's, Lowe's and/or Home Depot.

[TheRatPatrol]

Home Depot or Lowes has the one you want for a good price. I would recomend the stripper combo kit or separate. It makes it so much easier. The difference in sizes has to do with cable types and the more expensive ones have insert adapters.
Yes I have the Data Shark kit (the one in the plastic blue case) from Home Depot and it works great. Works with all compression fittings. Comes with strippers and a cable cutter.

[Sirshagg]

The (cable) strippers are the best. Making cables without them such a pain.

[Walter Clark]

I got the Paladin because it will work on a wide range of connectors and I have used Paladin's regular crimp tool with several dies for a few years and like it a lot. The compression tool has worked well for me...it also comes with a set-up chart for a LOT of different connectors so you dont have to guess.

[willis3]

Whats the difference between F-Series Compression Connectors and
BNC Compression Connectors?

[P Smith]

F - for sat/cable/tv equipment
BNC - for professional devices and network (old)

totally different type of connectors !

[timmy1376]

Second the Data Shark tool, works great for me.

[njeske]

F - for sat/cable/tv equipment
BNC - for professional devices and network (old)

totally different type of connectors !
BNC isn't old yet. It's still used on almost every security camera and DVR system out there. I install them daily.

[dmurphy]

Second the Data Shark tool, works great for me.

Third on that. For the few times a year I crimp a cable, the Data Shark cuts the mustard for me!

[P Smith]

BNC isn't old yet. It's still used on almost every security camera and DVR system out there. I install them daily.

I mean used for old networks (ARCNET, etc).

[n4fw]

BNC isn't old yet.Yeah, they've only been around for 60 years or so. :)

[P Smith]

More, invented in France in mid of 17th Century... may be early in China in 13th.

[willis3]

Anyone know where to buy a Data Shark tool online?

[firedog1]

Anyone know where to buy a Data Shark tool online?

Here's the company website....

http://www.datasharktools.com/

[raoul5788]

Anyone know where to buy a Data Shark tool online?

http://www.amazon.com/Paladin-Compression-Connector-Crimping-Tool/dp/B000M56660/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1195696533&sr=8-13

[willis3]

Does Data Shark make connectors also?
If not what brand works best witht them?

[raoul5788]

Does Data Shark make connectors also?
If not what brand works best witht them?

Yes, they do. I think they come 10/pack and 25/pack, or something like that.

[P Smith]

50/pack and 100/pack like that

[willis3]

Ok I looked on amazon.. they have different Paladin RG6 Quad SealTite connectors: part number 9612 ,9647 is there a difference?