GlarksCoaxial Cable Tool Set, Coax RF Connector Crimping Tool + Coaxial Cable Stripper + BNC/UHF Crimp Male Connectors + Wire Cutter + Screw Driver for RG58, RG59, RG62, RG174

The Glarks Coaxial Cable Tool Set has become an invaluable addition to my toolkit when it comes to working with coaxial cables. This comprehensive set includes a coax RF connector crimping tool, a coaxial cable stripper, and BNC/UHF crimp connectors, providing everything I need for seamless and professional cable installations.The coax RF connector crimping tool is a standout feature of this set. It is designed with precision and durability in mind, allowing me to easily and securely attach connectors to coaxial cables. The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip, ensuring smooth crimping with minimal effort. It's a reliable tool that delivers consistent results every time.The coaxial cable stripper is another essential tool included in this set. It makes the process of stripping the outer layer of the coaxial cable quick and hassle-free. The adjustable blades ensure clean and precise cuts, preventing any damage to the inner core of the cable. This stripper has proven to be reliable and efficient, saving me time and frustration.The set also includes BNC/UHF crimp connectors, which are compatible with a wide range of coaxial cables. These connectors are made with high-quality materials, ensuring a secure and reliable connection. They are easy to install using the provided crimping tool, making my cable installations efficient and professional.What I appreciate most about this set is its versatility. It's suitable for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts, allowing for a wide range of applications. Whether I'm working on cable installations for audio/video systems, telecommunications, or home networking, this tool set has me covered.The sturdy storage case keeps all the tools organized and protected. It's compact and portable, making it convenient to carry to job sites or store in my workshop.Overall, the Glarks Coaxial Cable Tool Set is a game-changer for anyone working with coaxial cables. Its reliable performance, ease of use, and comprehensive selection of tools make it an excellent investment. Say goodbye to cable installation headaches and achieve professional results with this exceptional tool set.

The quality of the components appears to be good and they work as well as much more expensive crimp tool sets. The grip required for the actual crimp action is fairly strong but doable for most people. The small nippers are extra sharp when new and have enough point on them to do their job. The cable stripper is OK but could have been better. I have no idea why the screw driver is there because it is not something that would normally be used for the task. My only negative is the fact that there are NO instructions... none. Setting the stripper needs instructions. Assembly of the crimp needs instructions but you get none. YouTube has OK instructions for some connectors but not the SO-239 crimp style. For those, you go slow and use an Ohm meter to check everything BEFORE using the crimper.

This product is advertised as working with RG-174, the thin flexible cable found on inexpensive mag mount antennas, and it worked - mostly. Here's what came in the kit:Crimper - the crimper looks and feels heavy, solid, and well-made. The included hex die has plenty of options: .043, .068, .100, .137, .213, and .265. There is also a small, flat crimp section on the end. To open, squeeze the handles completely shut and it will spring open. It worked very well on the RG-174 crimp sleeves. It should also handle larger, crimpable center pins, but the ones for RG-174 connectors will need to be soldered. The die are replaceable, and appear to have a standard form factor.Stripper - a two-bladed stripper that should trim both the outer jacket and the center dielectric in one pass. It has a die that can be removed, rotated and reinserted, and is designed to accommodate four different cable diameters. Unfortunately, the slot for RG-174 was too deep, and the blades would not engage the cable. Attempts at blade adjustment did not help. A plier-style crimper/stripper that I already had for working with automotive wiring worked well enough, but this included unit should have worked properly. Also, in attempting to adjust a blade, the nutsert backed out of the plastic body of the stripper, and I had to super glue it back in. Might be OK for larger cable.Snips - a small pair of sharp, pointed, spring-loaded snips that worked well for trimming the strands of shielding.Screw driver - a "standard" size of interesting design. The single, 1/4" hexagonal shaft has a fairly blunt Phillips head on one end, and straight blade on the other. It is held in place in the handle by a spring-loaded retention collar. Pressing down on the collar allows the shaft to be moved in or out, or reversed to use the other end. The range of adjustment is from about 3" to 4.5", locking into place on notches spaced about 3/16" apart. There is also a socket let into the side of the handle that will accommodate the end of the shaft, providing an offset T handle for extra leverage. An intriguing design, but the shaft rattles in the handle, so it's unknown whether the driver will hold up to heavy use.Connectors - five PL-259 (the center pins will need soldering) and five male BNC (the center pins may be crimpable, but I'd recommend soldering) that appear to be OK. The product listing should specify the cable size(s).A customer service contact card with email address and a promise of 10-hour response time (slightly longer on weekends).It all came in a zip-up case with internal elastic straps to organize and hold the components of the kit. The case is about 10.5" long x 5.5" wide x 1.75" thick. There should be room in the case for some heat shrink tubing and extra connectors (all supplied by the user - not included in the kit).Bottom line: nice crimpers and snips that worked well and were worth the money spent on the kit. I'm glad that I bought them, and think that they will serve me well. It will be interesting to see how the screw driver holds up. The stripper was a disappointment, at least for the small cable.Based on some complaints in these reviews, plan on doing some soldering if you're installing/replacing cable connectors. An inexpensive, low power soldering iron and a small roll of 60/40 rosin (not acid - that's for plumbing) core solder is all that's needed. A very small craft vice, or a set of "helping hand" clamps, would also come in handy, as would tweezers or forceps.