Which tool is best for cutting coaxial cable?

Klein Tools coaxial cable cutter is a strong sharp pair of cutters for your toolbox. The mechanism is well-made and the action smooth. They cut a clean wire face which slices through coaxial cable. The six inch size means they can fit in your hand with high leverage action which comes in handy.

What is a cable prep tool?

CPT Cable Stripping Tools CPT coax cable strippers are factory-calibrated to remove the right amount of cable jacket, cut the braid and dielectric to the proper length, and expose the center conductor in one smooth operation.

What are cable shears used for?

Contractors, construction workers, hobbyists etc. use cable cutters to cut through various types of cable. As cable is often thick and covered with tough casing, a cutters must have strong blades and they must efficiently leverage the users power.

What hand tool will used to cut the wire cable?

There are also tools that are used just for cutting wires (as opposed to wire cable and rope). Use the correct pliers or wire cutters for the job. Proper use of side cutting (lineman’s) pliers: Many applications including electrical, communications and construction work.

Are bolt cutters and cable cutters the same thing?

And cable cutters are designed to cut through thicker wiring like the type used in telecommunications and networking. Finally bolt cutters are designed primarily for cutting through thick metals. That’s why bolt cutters are often used by bike thieves to cut through locks.

What size wrench fits a coaxial cable?

The 7/16″ wrench should be in every home enthusiast’s toolkit. It’s the perfect size for coax cable connections.

What is the small coax cable connector called?

BNC. Originally designed for military use, the Bayonet Neil-Concelman (BNC) coaxial connector is a miniature-to-subminiature RF connector used for quick connect/disconnect in RF equipment, test instruments, radio, television, and video signal.

How do you take apart a coaxial cable?

How to Remove Connectors From Coaxial Cable

1. Locate the connector nut on the cable that you want to remove from the coaxial cable.
2. Disconnect the coaxial cable from any equipment that it is attached to.
3. Pull the coaxial cable straight out of the equipment.
4. Hold the cable straight out in front of you.

What can I use if I don’t have a spanner?

In these cases the right tool is a spanner (or wrench, for our American readers), but what do you do when you don’t have a spanner?…What to Use if You Don’t Have a Wrench

1. Duck tape.
2. Two coins.
3. Zip-tie.
4. Another nut and bolt.