F-Type Connector Compression Tool

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F-Type Compression Connector Installation Tool. I picked up some F-Type compression connectors but lacked the specialized tool needed to install them. To bridge that gap, I designed and printed this tool myself. To put it to use, you'll need either a vice or G-Clamp - as seen in the accompanying video - since these parts are simply there to hold the connector securely in place. I've personally used it to make up two ends now, and both times it's worked flawlessly. If this isn't something you do often, buying a tool - even an inexpensive one - will likely end up costing you a few dollars more than making your own installation aid.