Topband: Looking for recommendation for cutting tool for RG-6 with CCS center conductor

[Fred Moeves]

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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