I  think this tool only preps the center conductor to fit into the center 
pin of the pl-259.  Some low loss cables have a center conductor that can be 
a tight fit into the center pin of the connector.


If you are looking for a crimping tool for  putting pl-259's on, go to his 
connectors list and go to the last page (I think  page 7)  and there some 
stripping and crimping tools.  I've gotten a lot of stuff from them over the 
years and they are nice to deal with.

I got a crimper for a bit less money a few months ago from the RF Connection 
at:

http://www.therfc.com/

Also very nice to deal with.  Tool was less than 40 bucks and connectors are 
$1.75.  This tool handles all RG-8 types (213, 214, 11, 9913 etc.)  Can also 
crimp on N connectors.  Of course the connectors are special crimp on types 
and not your standard solder on  type.

73, Steve KW3A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 11:44 AM
Subject: shurfit on thewireman.com


> Hey I saw a tool on thewireman that was used for putting ends on cable
> at least that is what I think it was for.  There wasn't much info on it
> though.=20
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