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|  | |  | | | DataShark 70018 Cable TV "F" Compression Bundle with Cable Cutter, Coax Stripper, Compression Crimper, and 10 RG6/RG6-Quad Cable TV "F" Connectors | | | | | SKU:
7001851015dandh | | In Stock | | Availability:
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 9.1 inches | | Product Width: | 9.0 inches | | Product Height: | 1.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.45 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.1 inches | | Package Width: | 9.0 inches | | Package Height: | 1.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 53 reviews |
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| | Features | Use it to install or move cable TV, satellite outlets, or cable modemsThe kit includes a compression crimper, cable cutter, CATV Stripper, and 10 RG6/RG6Q compression connectorsEasy to operate for the everyday userWeatherproof for versatile useIncludes F-connectors
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 53 customer reviews )
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31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 Great kit for the money May 01, 2009
By Robert C.
I purchased this kit to finish some runs of RG6 quad prior to a FiOS TV install. I had never used compession f-connectors before. I must say that I was impressed with the results. The cutter is spring loaded, sharp with smooth action and it cuts cleanly. The stripper tool works perfectly - it was able to create clean, prepared cable ends, no problem. When using RG6 quad, it is important that you follow the instructions and fold back the outer braided shield, then score and peel the outer foil off and then fold back the inner braided shield before installing the f-connector. Along with the instructions, they include clear color photos of the steps involved and what your cable should look like (be sure to open the yellow cardboard back panel as it has more photos and instructions inside). The f-connectors included are of good quality and are made for RG6 quad. The compression tool could not work better. Once you have the cable end prepared, and you force the f-connector down the cable end to the proper depth, simply insert the end into the compression tool and squeeze. It easily finishes the compression process and the cable ends come out picture perfect professional. In fact, the FiOS TV installer commented on how good they looked and he was impressed with the kit. My bother wants to borrow it now. I would suspect that the people who are having issues with this kit are either not following the instructions, or are not mechanically inclined. Is this a kit for pros doing installs for a living? No, but close. The compression tool would pass for a pro tool and so would the cutter but you would need a better stripper tool for doing hundreds of installs. However, for a home user I would highly recommended this kit.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Great Tool for the Do-It-Yourselfer Jan 31, 2008
By J. Kikuchi
I found that this bundle worked great with RG6-Quad cable. The stripper works great for making 2-level strips as long as you use it carefully and take your time. It's just plastic and the blade is very small, but it will do the job if you don't handle it roughly. The supplied compression connectors work fine with RG6-Quad and standard RG6 cable and the compression tool is a snap to use. About the only thing missing from this bundle is a flaring tool which would make installation of the cable into the connectors easier. If it had the flaring tool, I'd give it 5 stars.
31 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Good but better for same money Jan 11, 2010
By L. Arthur
So I ran off to Home Depot to buy this very thing. When I got there, I realized I could purchase the crimper individually and get the next model up which crimps RCA and BNC connectors in addition to RG-6 F connectors, so I did. Then I realized I could buy the next model up cable stripper individually which makes both cuts in a single pass, will strip CAT 5/6 cable, will also CUT cable and has an adjustable general purpose stripper all built-in. So the only thing you don't get are the included compression F connectors. So I picked up a package of 10 F connectors and the total cost was the same, but I have a better crimper, and a MUCH better cable stripper.
I ran home to try it all out. Sure enough, everything works great. When prepping RG-6 quad shield you do wish you had a flare tool. But the biggest discovery was the one step cable stripper not only work s GREAT, but the adjustable stripper in it is the perfect thing to run a second pass around to cut out the external FOIL shield. So what I do is run it around the cable as instructed to do the initial strip. Then I fold back the external braid shield. Then I put the cable into the stripper and adjust it to just barely score the external foil shield. You only have to spin it once to get this. Then the foil shield just peels away. Some foil is easy to remove and some isn't. I had some RCA brand cable which is great cable but the foil is tuff stuff. This did the trick. Foil gone, fold back second braid shield and crimp on the connector. Works great!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Solid Product Mar 26, 2008
By T. Anderson
This product performs very well. The cable stripper works just fine. The compression crimper works perfectly. The hardest part of the job is peeling back the shield and shoving the connector onto the cable. The rest of the task is painless using this set.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Datashark model# 70018 Coax Compression Kit Dec 13, 2009
By Mike in Tulsa
Found the Datashark Coax Compression Kit by doing some research on the internet/Amazon. I was having reception problems with some channels thru my cable and I never liked the coax cable supplied by my cable company. I also ordered some RG-6 Quad Shield coax cable and glad I did. Both iems were well made and everything worked like it was suppose to. I did not have any issues making the connections. Take your time and follow the instructions and you will be fine. It takes a little more time to strip the quad shield cable because of the extra insulation and the connecters fit very firmly but they are suppose to do that. It is much easier to put the connectors on if you use work gloves and then your finges don't hurt so much. I changed out all my coax cables and the problem with reception was solved, picture quality looks better too. Datashark also makes one for A/V cables and I am thinking about buying that one too. I found out that my local Home Depot carries their products and are cheaper than on Amazon.......sorry Amazon! I really like making my own cables to whatever length I need. Good product and glad I bought it!
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