DataShark 70018 Cable TV "F" Compression Bundle with Cable Cutter, Coax Stripper, Compression Crimper, and 10 RG6/RG6-Quad Cable TV "F" Connectors
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DataShark 70018 Cable TV "F" Compression Bundle with Cable Cutter, Coax Stripper, Compression Crimper, and 10 RG6/RG6-Quad Cable TV "F" Connectors
Customer Review: Not pro grade but it works
Summary: 4 Stars
This product has a somewhat cheap low quality feel to it but it has actually worked well for my few projects around the house. I only wish it came with some kinda tool to help shove the cable into the cap. The tools included made every other part of the project easy however you still have to manually force the cable into the cap by hand and maybe it's because I'm an amature but getting it all the way in to eliminate the air gap was just about impossible. I'm surprised I didn't destroy the cable trying. In the end there is always still an air gap between the cable and the cap but fortunately it does not seem to affect the signal any. Anyway don't try to go into business installing cable with this but for stuff around the house (even with the manual shoving and forcing) I'd say buy it.Customer Review: DataShark Coax Compression Connector Kit
Summary: 5 Stars
Really pleased. Especially the compression crimper seems to be of very high quality for such an inexpensive kit. I have read complaints in the past about inexpensive crimpers not working well or taking an inordinate amount of pressure to work, but this one is very smooth and does not require a lot of pressure from the user. The plastic stripper seems a little cheaply made, but it works fine. The intructions could be better. For example, I have seen some complaints from people who have had trouble with the stripper, and I can understand why. The intructions simply say to strip the cable, with no indication that to do so requires that the user twirl the stripper. Better instructions can be found by doing an Internet search. Overall this is an excellent kit for the money.
Customer Review: Can't get to work
Summary: 1 Stars
Hi, I bought this kit at Home Depot. I am not a professional...but I know how to strip cables, do odd jobs around the house etc.
The stripper worked just ok....the blade moves around a bit not very sharp.
Anyway stripped cable according to instructions but couldn't get connector to join to cable. Kept falling off.
Tried about 5 times...restripping....compressing...no luck.
I thought I must be missing something so went back to Home Depot..guy there pulled out a replacement.
He tried...same problem.
I don't know...either both of us are wrong...or kit is no good.
I suspect that the kit didn't like my cable....but surely it should work with any RG6?
I wouldn't recommend this kit unless you do this for a living.
Customer Review: Didn't work for my quad shield cables - price is misleading
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this kit based on the reviews - but I would suggest spending the extra money and buying better tools and connectors. The connectors in this kit did not work with the quad shield cable I own, plus the stripper is unlike any other I've seen, it does *not* strip both sections in one pass as other tools do, making the user guestimate the proper length (1/4") for each section - annoying.
Also, the instructions fail to mention that you must remove the outer layer of foil and fold back the two layers of braiding for quad cables. I suggest spending more money on connectors and tools, e.g. I've had good luck with Digicon. You won't regret it.
Customer Review: Not great. Not bad.
Summary: 3 Stars
You get what you pay for, and this kit shows it.
The cutter works great, but there isn't too much to make a good cutter. It sliced all the coax I threw at it quite easily.
The stripper is cheap like everyone says. It works and you will get by if you only have a few cables to do. If you are going to do lots, spend the money and get a stripper that will cut the cable both times at once and is pre-adjusted.
The compressor works for your standard connectors, but forget using anything that is longer than normal. My Digicoms wouldn't fit into this thing, but they are a bit longer than most.