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Re: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes

To: akozak@hourglass.com,Towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes
From: <n0tt1@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:02:51 -0600
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Yeah, expensive knockout tool if you can even find one small enough.

I think the Carlon boxes may be too thick for a nibble tool.  For a
one-off
just drill a smaller hole and use a file to shape it was needed as
someone
suggested.

I normally use the type of F-connector that does not have flats because
those flats
can let in water if the hole is round.  Another approach is to get a tap
to
match the threads on the connector and screw it in, then the connector
seals well and is quite secure.
The nut is then used as a palnut to hold the connector in position.

Charlie, N0TT

On Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:32:02 +0000 Al Kozakiewicz <akozak@hourglass.com>
writes:
> Double "D" knockout/chassis punch is the required tool. Don't know 
> what diameter F connectors are offhand, but the tools are readily 
> available and come in a variety of sizes. Don't be shocked by the 
> price.
> 
> Al
> AB2ZY
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes
> 
> Does anyone know of a tool that makes a nice hole in Carlon boxes 
> for a
> female F-connector with two flats that makes a nice hole so the 
> connector
> doesn't spin?
> 
> Tnx
> 
> N2TK, Tony
> 
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