Klein Tools VDV002-818 Coax Install and Test Kit with Crimp Tool, Includes Tester, Stripper and Universal F Connectors

Great tool kit for installing your own coax cable. I'm big into DIY and I just got rid of cable TV in favor of Over The Air (OTA) TV and streaming services. After running my own cable and installing the cable ends using this kit and included connectors, I can say it is the best tool kit I've ever used for this type of work. Back in the day I used to install coax ends for a company that I worked for. The older style crimp-ons are much less satisfying than these newer style. I fell like they will hold for a very long time. I also like the test kit it came with. The only issue I have with the test kit is that you nee a male/male adapter to use it. It does not come with one and even states as much in the directions.

Purchased to fix the ends on my house TV antenna coax cable. High quality and worked great. Klein makes very good products.

I'll start off saying I'm not a professional. I've dabbled in making my own cat 6 cables before and when I wanted to move my modem to another room I called my ISP and they said it would cost $65. This was cheaper so I figured I'd give it a try. The strip tool, tester, and terminator tool all worked great and the kit even came with a few cable terminators to play with. I was able to accomplish what I set out to and now I have another tool in the arsenal! I'm very pleased with this kit and would recommend it to a friend.

*Warning* I haven't read reviews on this since I felt quite comfortable with past experiences involving Klein Tools, so I decided to forego the usual research. What follows are my observations alone. The Crimping Tool, Tester, and compression fittings are of the quality you would expect from Klein Tools. Fortunately the use of the tool is quite "intuitive" for people who would most likely purchase it. I say that because the instructions leave a little bit to be desired, until you comprehend the page lay out created to accommodate all the languages. That said, the first item one would use is the stripper to prepare the coaxial cable. It is subject to variables, cable type, insulation, and shielding. It may be the weakest performing part of the kit in my opinion. The instructions start you with three rotations and pulling the insulation loose. You may have to adjust rotations for insulation thickness and shielding styles, be they foil or braided wire. Three is a good start, but sometimes four is necessary, then again, it might cut through to the copper cable, which is a bit too deep. It is a simplistic device, lightweight but gives the first impression it is a Happy Meal Toy giveaway compared to the other components. But it is a tool, with sharp cutting blades, not a toy. Many years ago I would have had the stitches to prove it. Blades do eventually wear out, but I imagine you will loose track of where you left it way long before you need to resort to a pocket knife for the purpose. The tester verifies coaxial cable continuity which confirms your work. You need every bit of coaxial cable terminated properly to avoid degradation of the signal. There are enough inherent properties that will affect your signal, be it cable or antenna. Connections are one of the easiest to address. The compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or pouch. Small, simple pushbutton LED indicates cable status (good-open-short). It has a built in lithium battery included, convenient but that makes it an eventual "throw away" item when you are trying to check that cable someday in the future. Disappointment up front, they should have included a "barrel connector" for the "female" testing end. (Blue Capped item next to Tester body) I had some around and it save me a "Shoot, now I gotta go and get a part to make it work." Take note, generally, when one opens a packet they hope to get right down to business. Subtract a point. The compression tool works like a charm...give em a point. That brings us back to even. I am sure there are numerous compression tools available, but you get what you pay for nearly every time. I would have went five stars, but the instructions were trying to say the least, and they shouldn't be. There must be a market for bi-lingual instruction manual technical writers. Especially for those who are not really fluent in any of the languages interpretations you have chosen for the manual. The Tool is a good value when considering the accessories included as part of the package. As my dear wife put it after observing a demonstration of the whole termination process, "That's nice." You just can't beat that type of a ringing endorsement in this day and age.

Just repaired my RV Cable port. Watched the You Tube videos a bunch of times and finally tried my hand for the first time. Stripper worked perfectly, the connectors are first rate and the crimper... one firm squeeze and the job was done! I fixed my cable too. So easy and the result was a professional looking and feeling result. I installed a new cable port from Ace as well and the cable is so much clearer now! Plus I have 4 more RG6 connectors for future repairs. Really glad I bought the Klein. Good quality tools.

Electrical technician of 20 years and this kit has my seal of approval. I am a dyed in the wool Klein tool addict and this gem proves my case. Used it straight away and fixed a severed cable TV line. The tester was useful as well. I would recommend buying the Aenllosi Hard Carrying Case, VCE Coaxial Cable Connector, RG6 F-Type Gold Plated Adapter Female to Female Coax Extender TV Cables (5-Pack), and some extra Universal F Connectors for a complete repair kit.

This tool was awesome. I’m not usually this amazed by tools. But this tool was super easy to use to reroute my coaxial cabling around my house. I probably should have read the instructions, but I winged it on a test cable and it worked first time. Saved a lot of headache. Now my cable feed goes straight to my modem. Instas of doing a Leo around my entire house.

Works great

Pros: Well built, easy to use, works well. I have used this multiple times and have made perfect connections with very little effort or experience. Con: It is not the cheapest tool available to do the job and the proprietary fittings are priced way too high in my opinion. You can sometimes buy a complete cable for just the price of two fittings. Overall opinion: If you want a great tool to cut custom cable lengths then this will definitely do the job, just not very cost effectively.

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Superb tools, don't waste money on the cheap ones. This set does the job perfectly with ease every time.

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