How To Remove & Reuse Old UHF PL-259 Connectors

Here is how I remove and reuse old UHF or PL-259 Connectors. When I find some old coax on craigslist or at ham fests this is what I do.

Tools Needed: Bench Vice, Vice Grips, Old Coax and Connector, Knife, Diagonal Cutters, Torch or Soldering Iron.

Normally the rubber jacket, shield and center insulator come right out without too much fuss, but this was a little stubborn.