RE: RJ45 crimp recommendations please

["ReynoldsB" <brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jon, I have been using one of these from Videk, I even bought one
for
work and intend to buy one for my new job!



http://www.videkonline.co.uk/home.asp?page=ProductDetails
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sectionID=39&chapterID=4>
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Not cheap but perfect!



B.



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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
JonS
Sent: 13 February 2008 22:04
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] RJ45 crimp recommendations please



The time has come for me to start punching down more of my cat5. I'd
also like to put plugs directly onto some cables.
I have a punch down tool but not an RJ45 crimp tool.
Prices for these cary wildly, from what I can work out rachet tools
give better results and are easier to use, the high end ones have
replaceable dies and can do cat6 too.
I'll only want to do a few 10s but want a tool that is easy to use for
a novice and gives reliable crimps. Presumably this has something to
do with the plugs that are used too?
Are strain relief boots recommended for anything other than patch-
panels or frequent plug/unplug places?

What tools and plugs can you recommend?
TIA
Jon



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