[Elecraft] BNC Connectors

[Brett Howard]

I've done a good portion of building a K2, and completely built a K1...
But amazingly enough I've never solder terminated a coax link...  I
guess I've always preferred the look of professionally terminated
cabling.  But now I need a few simple short patch cables.  In the shack
I have a decent amount 60+ foot or so of RG58/U and then around 120 foot
or so of RG58/AU...  Pretty much seems about to be the same stuff with
one stranded center and the other solid center conductor.  I feel for HF
use this coax should be ample for a few 18" patches... Anyone disagree?
I may end up using these for VHF as well but doubtful I'd do much of
anything over 150Mhz.  I'm not married to using the cordage that I have
on hand but it would be nice to be able to use that stuff....  If there
is something that would fit better feel free to advise.  (I've always
been a fan of RG-8x for HAM use and I use RG-217 or better at work
always but like I said I'm not terminating those myself...)

I've attempted to do this with PL-259 connectors before and was
unsuccessful (but I tried to use a less than optimal soldering iron and
it took too long to get things hot and I ended up with a short in the
end).  I've now bought an adequate dual temp weller gun and should have
better success.  

So I guess for the next real question where would one recommend to get
PL-259 and BNC connectors for this job.  Should I go for solder on or
crimp on?  I'm more than willing to spend the money for a good crimp
tool if need be and its a better option.  

Anyway I'm open to recommendations as to where one should procure the
connectors as well as any tips, tricks, and opinions on what I should
use (so long as the opinions come with explanations). ;)

Thanks kindly gentlemen.

~Brett (KC7OTG)