What tools do I need to build component cables?

[RH Customs]

What tools do I need to build component video cables? I know that I'm going to use Belden 1694a cable and Canare RCAP-C53's. Now my question is what are some affordable, but still well made tools do I need? Also where can I buy them.

Thanks
RH

 

[RH Customs]

Any suggestions?

RH

 

[MACCA350]

The main thing you will need is a soldering iron(with or without the stand, although it is easier with) and solder

You can use some scissors/stanly knife to strip the wire(you may also need some some pliers to crimp the connector depending on what type connector you get) or get a wire stripper

cheers

 

[RH Customs]

So will I or won't I need an RG 59 crimp tool. As for a soldering iron, I have a Hakko 936 soldering station.

RH

 

[MACCA350]

So will I or won't I need an RG 59 crimp tool. As for a soldering iron, I have a Hakko 936 soldering station.

RH

If you are using BNC crimp connections(or F type, for coaxial antenna, etc), then yes you can use the RG59 Crimp Tool and to make things easier a Coaxial Cable Streeper instead of soldering.

But if you need RCA type connectors then you won't need the RG59 Crimp Tool, you'll need to solder.

cheers

 

[MACCA350]

OK, I just noticed you edited you OP.

The Beldin cable is a single Coaxial cable not component cable(although you can make it work by running 3 lengths). Look for something like these or similar.

The Canare connectors are RCA type, so soldering is necessary and no need for the RG59 Crimp Tool.

cheers

 

[acurtas]

I'm looking at making my own cables as well.

I'm going with the Canare cable and RCA's with the Paladin 8000 crimp tool and 6429 (I think I have that number right) die.

I'm not going to try and make everything look all boutique, but it will be nice to have A) all my cables look the same and B) have everything the correct length.

I have some old Better Cables stuff that turned out to be exactly what I'm trying to make: Canare cable and ends, and I am very happy with the sound and video they produced.

I'm pretty good with a soldering iron, but everything I've read says crimping is the way to go with coax. Better connection with less chance to screw up.

good luck,
A

 

[j_garcia]

Just get them from someplace like Bluejeans - inexpensive, high quality and no real tools needed.

 

[jaxvon]

Canare makes high quality tools that cut their cables exactly right. However, they're kinda expensive. However, if you're selling them, it'd be an investment. Westlake carries them.

http://www.westlake-electronic.com/cgi-bin/store.php?search=yes&category=TOOL&SUBCAT=&keywords=crimper&search_sent=1&within=canare&remove_kw=&SUBCAT=CAN-&item_no=CAN-TC-1&detail=yes&rd=1
http://www.westlake-electronic.com/cgi-bin/store.php?search=search&item_no=CAN-TS100E&category=TOOL&SUBCAT=CAN-&detail=yes&rd=1

Don't forget to make sure you have the right dies (if you get crimpers with interchangable dies).

 

[Hi Ho]

I use twist-on F-type connectors on RG-6 along with RCA adapters. It works fine, looks great, and requires no special tools.