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CanuckBlue · 2007-01-07, 08:34 PM

I was looking for a good coax cable compression tool and was wondering if anyone can tell me what's good? I saw this on the net any opinions. where can I find one in
Canada?

Also any idea on what a good stripper for coax cable?

I'm tired of cutting this stuff half assed and have the connectors not secure.

Cyclism · 2007-01-07, 08:41 PM

Ahem, according to the Rules of The Forum, posting links to retailers' websites is not allowed.

If you go to your local The Source (formerly Radio Shack) you can find many specialized tools for stripping, crimping, and other cable tools.

CanuckBlue · 2007-01-07, 08:46 PM

Thanks That was very helpful. Much Appreciated!

Bobby Clobber · 2007-01-07, 09:03 PM

I would try Main Electronics in Vancouver. They've been selling to cable contractors and TV repairmen since the beginning of time. Cables, connectors, tools, it's the kind of store any DHC'er would love.

I_Want_My_HDTV · 2007-01-15, 09:54 PM

Quote:

go to your local The Source (formerly Radio Shack)

Oh NO?! Please don't do that. You will end up with garbage. Get a good compression tool and a package of compression connectors. They are available at Home Depot and online satellite retailers. A coax stripper is handy but not necessary. A good quality cable cutter or knife can be used instead. Also available at Home Depot.

CanuckBlue · 2007-01-15, 11:35 PM

Yes I Knew that, as I haven't actually entered a Radio shack since I was 12, I was just being polite.

2007-01-07, 08:34 PM	#1
CanuckBlue Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maple Ridge, B.C Posts: 222	Coax cable tools? I was looking for a good coax cable compression tool and was wondering if anyone can tell me what's good? I saw this on the net any opinions. where can I find one in Canada? Also any idea on what a good stripper for coax cable? I'm tired of cutting this stuff half assed and have the connectors not secure. Last edited by CanuckBlue; 2007-01-07 at 08:45 PM.

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Bobby Clobber Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Steveston, BC Posts: 139	I would try Main Electronics in Vancouver. They've been selling to cable contractors and TV repairmen since the beginning of time. Cables, connectors, tools, it's the kind of store any DHC'er would love. __________________ Panasonic 42PX60U, DCT 6412, Panasonic SA-HE75 receiver, Klipsch Quintet II spkrs, Athena AS-P4100 sub, Harmony 659, PS3

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2007-01-07, 08:41 PM	#2
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	Ahem, according to the Rules of The Forum, posting links to retailers' websites is not allowed. If you go to your local The Source (formerly Radio Shack) you can find many specialized tools for stripping, crimping, and other cable tools.

2007-01-07, 08:46 PM	#3
CanuckBlue Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maple Ridge, B.C Posts: 222	Thanks That was very helpful. Much Appreciated!

2007-01-15, 11:35 PM	#6
CanuckBlue Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maple Ridge, B.C Posts: 222	Yes I Knew that, as I haven't actually entered a Radio shack since I was 12, I was just being polite.