Paladin 4910 SealTite Pro Compression Cable TV "F" Kit wi th KT 8, LC CST, Flaring Tool, SealTite Pro and 10 RG6/RG6Q in Zipper Case
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Paladin 4910 SealTite Pro Compression Cable TV "F" Kit wi th KT 8, LC CST, Flaring Tool, SealTite Pro and 10 RG6/RG6Q in Zipper Case
Customer Review: Need to get Paladin Instructions!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The kit is great, but it is incredible that my factory-sealed box had ZERO instructions inside... the quick info outside is totally inadequate (although the photos are nice enough).
You can get very good instructions in a Paladin document from
<http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_library.php>
and click on the link for "Title:Operations Guide". Inside are instructions for a bunch of tools... the key ones in the kit are the 1257 Stripper, and the 1555 Crimper, PLUS the section on the SealTite Cable TV "F" Connectors.
The most glaring "missing info" is that the silver "head" unscrews from the adjustable shaft, and reverses for use with the "F" connectors packed in the box. In other words, the tool is NOT set up for the included connectors. Once you reverse the head, adjust the shaft most of the way in until the front edge of the large knurled knob is on the "6" line (per the instructions in the linked manual above). That eliminates most of the guesswork.
If Paladin had a how-to video, it would be worth 10,000 words!
Customer Review: At last a universal crimp tool that is a good deal
Summary: 5 Stars
Previously you had to purchase what seemed like a different tool for every coax type connector. Paladin finally made a truly universal tool that handles rca (with the center pin), normal CATV, and BNC plus handle both rg-59 and rg-6. I've had other so called universal tools that could not do bnc because of the connector size, but paladin made room to get it in and out of the tool.
This kit is a good deal because you get alot of prep tools in one outfit.
Be aware that paladin connectors are great quality but are priced accordingly. they come in 10 packs, 50 packs, and I've seen a 100 pack so if you do alot of terminations, shop around for the best sized package of connectors and be sure that the connectors are matched to your cable.
Note that Rg-6 and rg-6 quad shield both use the same connector.
Customer Review: Worth the Expense
Summary: 5 Stars
After years of fooling around with coax (F) connectors in all types of settings I finally wised up and bought this set. I don't have much to add to what others have said, other than that as a person who is pretty much all thumbs I was pleasantly surprised at how well these tools worked for me. Cut, strip, flare, crimp and you're done. One of those times when the right tool really does matter, at least for those of us who are not dexterous. Incidentally I found that instructions are on the back of the box, and that if you look closely at the photos you'll see how to configure the crimper. I also think this is a better buy than the slightly less expensive package. This package comes with the flaring tool and the cutter, both good, useful tools and as of this writing you'd pay more for each one alone. Recommended.Customer Review: Excellent coax cable toolset
Summary: 5 Stars
In the past I had cheaped out on getting a proper toolkit for terminating coax cable. I figured that I didn't really need to spend the money to get a compression type tool since I am not a professional cable guy.Since moving into a new house about two years ago, I have had the need to rerun some cable and been putting it off. When I finally decided to get the job done I opted for this toolkit and I could not be happier with the results. The tools are well-made and performed flawlessly, greatly reducing the time it took me to complete the various runs. Like any project, this one went much eaasier with the proper tools. The toolset paid for itself in my time an lack of aggravation! Highly recommended.Customer Review: Intended for experienced users?
Summary: 4 Stars
Good tools - Paladin always makes good stuff - but there are no instructions included on calibrating the compression tool for various connectors, nor any for adjusting the coax stripper (OK, for that one it's pretty obvious how to do it.)
The flaring tool included is a vast improvement over the one I had.
The included cable cutters are much better than using linesman's pliers or other inappropriate tools, but are a little too small to leave RG6 completely round when done.