For small-diameter cables, I have Paladin "CST Vario" strippers. These are
completely adjustable - you insert/remove the blade cartridges to get the
strip dimensions you want for 3-level stripping, and you adjust the depths
of the blades for each strip level for whatever cable you're using (i.e. the
depths are varied depending on the diameter of the cable jacket, dielectric,
and center conductor). These won't do large cables like RG8, 214, 393, etc.
It's a bit tedious to set up the blades initially, but once you have them
set, it's the best tool I've found. I have a few of them set up for
different cables (RG58, RG400, RG59, and another that I adjust as-needed for
other oddball cables).
For larger cables, I just do them with a knife. I'm pretty good with the
knife (practice makes perfect), and I can do as good of a job with a knife
as the Vario does, but the Vario is faster.
--- Jeff WN3A
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> [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Wade
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 5:50 PM
> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Cable prep and crimp on connectors
>
>
>
> Good Afternoon,
>
> I've been following the previous threads and doing a lot of
> research on the issue of crimp on coax connectors vs. solder. Based
> on that research and several very useful threads on this list I
> purchased a Paladin Crimp All tool with a couple of dies for RG-8/213
> and type and RG-58/59 type cables. I bought some connectors from the
> same industrial jobber here locally to "practice" my installation
> technique. The results haven't been too bad...they look fine, are
> solidly on the cable, ohm out fine, etc (solder center pins). I used
> a sharp utility knife for prepping the cable. (Yes, I did verify that
> the hex dimensions of the dies match the connector manufacturer's
> specifications.)
>
> I really didn't like the knife approach..it worked, but was
> pretty tedious for me. So, the question is...
>
> For those who use something other than a utility knife, what
> is the coax prep tool of choice? Do you do a 2-level tool or 3?
>
> Is there such a think as one tool for both RG 8 and RG
> 58/59/RG-6 type cables? I'd rather not have one tool per cable size
> if I can help it.
>
> Thanks for your input!
>
> Dennis
>
> --
> I've been wondering lately..."Where am I going and why AM I in this
> hand basket??"
>
> -------------------------
> Dennis L. Wade
> KG6ZI
> Carmichael, CA
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