Attaching a coaxial connector WITHOUT special tools!

Stuff you will need...
- 1 scrap 2x4 board about a foot long
- 2 scrap 2x4s 4 inches to foot long (They are used to raise the foot long board off the table.)
- 1 scrap 1x4, 3 to 5 inches long
- 1/2 in. drill bit
- 1/8 in. drill bit
- Three 1/4 in. washers
- Three 7/16 in. washers
- Three #10 wood screws 1 inch long
- compression type coaxial connectors (bought mine off of amazon)
- coaxial cable (I used old cable that Dish left behind when we canceled our service years ago)
- drill
- side cutters, heavy duty scissors, or a sharp knife
- ruler
- Screwdriver for wood screws
If you are looking for an even quicker method than check this video out.
• Attaching a coaxial co...
Disclaimer: All products used in this video were purchased by me and all video content is my own and has been edited by me, Matthew Fox.
Note: Filmed using a Samsung WB250F

[@johnsokol8641]

Lifesaver. Saved me being cranky all day after buying a compression fitting thinking I could solder it. 10 minutes to build this 'tool' - job done! Thanks for posting.

[@peterbetgilan1765]

Thanks a million for this fantastic way to press on the connector. Indeed a Genius.

[@Farizno]

Great idea!!

[@freedomlight440]

What effect does it have if you don't cut off the braided wires or cut of the foil? Just trying to figure out why my C-BAND link seems to be dropping packets when pinged from the NOC

[@townsand72]

or you could just use a vise with the push down wood.

[@tango4628]

not bad, wonder if there is a u shape washer so it would be lot easier.

[@jimdo2969]

Hmm, interesting. You could make one by cutting a piece out with a hacksaw.