Did I get it right in the end though? :) I've never been very fast at doing them to begin with, and I used quite cheap cable and connectors as it was only a demonstration, which gave me a bit of grief.
@@NathanJPhillips Give it a couple of tries and you'll get it, SMA is harder than the later ones. Also check if yours are the solder or crimp center pin type. And remember to measure that you didn't get a short between the center pin and the outer shield!
Well, I enjoyed this. Seeing you struggle with those tiny connectors was most entertaining, but I thank you for persevering and not editing it to make you seem superhuman. I am about to attempt to make up N male to N male cables using RG58 "MFL CAB19 RG58cu RoHS 125M" so your video has given me the courage. Thank you!
No worries mate, I don't do these every day (or even every week), so I'm not fast under normal circumstances, and as soon as you try to show something it's instantly a lot harder. :)
Me gusto mucho que tu video no este editado y sea realista, realmente se puede aprender con un video así, porque demuestra las complicaciones reales que se pueden tener en estos trabajos, algo que no se ve cuando un video esta editado y todo parece ser tan sencillo y "mágico", saludos y agradecimientos desde Córdoba, Argentina.
It rather depends on the specific connector, and most manufacturers don't bother to give measurements. And in reality you can usually eyeball the measurements when assembling the connector, the only really important thing is to make sure the core doesn't short out to the shield.
@@GrumpytechieNet Good point. I can't say I've ever tried tweaking them for reliable cuts on one roll of cable. Wasn't even clear, or possible, to adjust the couple I have tried. Good to know if I ever have to, though.
@@radellaf Almost every coax stripper I've used have little set screws for adjusting the blades, as the tolerances are so small that just switching brand of cable can make it cut too deep or too shallow.
Try filming something you've done hundreds of times and narrating it at the same time yourself, you might be surprised 🤣 but yeah, I'm not pleased with this video, I might redo it where you can actually see what I'm doing.
It was really useful seeing all the mistakes you made on the way to help me to know what to avoid as well as what to do.
Did I get it right in the end though? :) I've never been very fast at doing them to begin with, and I used quite cheap cable and connectors as it was only a demonstration, which gave me a bit of grief.
@@GrumpytechieNet just tried my first attempt and I'm totally failing!
@@NathanJPhillips Give it a couple of tries and you'll get it, SMA is harder than the later ones. Also check if yours are the solder or crimp center pin type. And remember to measure that you didn't get a short between the center pin and the outer shield!
Well, I enjoyed this. Seeing you struggle with those tiny connectors was most entertaining, but I thank you for persevering and not editing it to make you seem superhuman. I am about to attempt to make up N male to N male cables using RG58 "MFL CAB19 RG58cu RoHS 125M" so your video has given me the courage. Thank you!
No worries mate, I don't do these every day (or even every week), so I'm not fast under normal circumstances, and as soon as you try to show something it's instantly a lot harder. :)
Me gusto mucho que tu video no este editado y sea realista, realmente se puede aprender con un video así, porque demuestra las complicaciones reales que se pueden tener en estos trabajos, algo que no se ve cuando un video esta editado y todo parece ser tan sencillo y "mágico", saludos y agradecimientos desde Córdoba, Argentina.
This is exactly how my first try will go, except I will drop the pin on the ground at least once and spend 20 minutes looking for it.
Would have been nice if you had elaborated on the measurement of the various strips and trims.
It rather depends on the specific connector, and most manufacturers don't bother to give measurements. And in reality you can usually eyeball the measurements when assembling the connector, the only really important thing is to make sure the core doesn't short out to the shield.
Thank you for posting how to crimp the SMA connector to the RG58 (it's so tiny!). Now I know what tools to get and how to use.
Looks ok to do. I have lots of crimping tools here, so I'm sure one will fit.
Thank you so much sir.
Not a very smooth youtube but I did get the idea. Thanks.
You saved me from ruining it
Useful video but you need to zoom in.
Can't see clear its not focus
You should include the part where you crimp your own finger in the process.
Usually don't happen anymore mate, and I felt it was hard enough trying to do this on camera that I didn't bother faking it! :D
Aaaand... that's why I'd rather see instructions for just using a blade. Those strippers are so fiddly.
Yupp, they work if you need to make 20 cables in one go, and you never change brand of cable. For one-off cables I generally use a razor.
@@GrumpytechieNet Good point. I can't say I've ever tried tweaking them for reliable cuts on one roll of cable. Wasn't even clear, or possible, to adjust the couple I have tried. Good to know if I ever have to, though.
@@radellaf Almost every coax stripper I've used have little set screws for adjusting the blades, as the tolerances are so small that just switching brand of cable can make it cut too deep or too shallow.
maybe someone who knows what they are doing should have done the video.😂
Try filming something you've done hundreds of times and narrating it at the same time yourself, you might be surprised 🤣 but yeah, I'm not pleased with this video, I might redo it where you can actually see what I'm doing.