Re: RJ45 crim tool recommendations ...

[Rob Iles <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

You can count me in if we get to 10 :-)

R.

On 17 December 2012 11:00, Tim Hawes <timsyahoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> **
>
>
> In a previous job I had the pleasure of using an AMP one like this:
>
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x10pcs-AMP-Modular-Plug-Hand-RJ45-Tool-Crimper-=
2-231652-0-Cat-5-Cat5e-/251034199930?pt=3DUS_Cabling_Tools&hash=3Ditem3a72c=
de77a
>
> Was priced in RS at ~=A3100 each, whereas this auction is for 10 of
them!=
The
> one I had was very good, easy to use, well made and didn't hurt your
hand=
.
> From memory it had a ratchet mechanism and alternative die sets
were/are
> available so as well as RJ45 it could do RJ11. Not sure about BT plugs
> though.
>
> My own one is like this:
>
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Newlink-RJ45-Modular-Plug-Crimper-Cut-and-Strip=
-Cable-Tool-/380392037925?pt=3DUK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=
=3Ditem589121de25
>
> Low cost and does the job but its not a patch on the AMP one. I find
it o=
k
> for small numbers of plugs though.
>
> I'll probably regret asking this, but is anyone interested in a bulk
buy =
/
> splitting a pack of 10 of the AMP ones?
>
> HTH,
> Tim.
>
> On 16 December 2012 18:18, Ben Geach (UKHA) <BenUKHA@xxxxxxx
> >wrote:
>
>
> > For crimp tool, I've always been pleased with this type:
> >
> >
> http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/ht-l2172r/8p-rj45-modular-crimping-tool/=
dp/TL07303?in_merch=3DProducts%20From%20This%20Range&MER=3De-bb45-00001003
> >
> > Order Code: TL07303 on http://cpc.farnell.com/ if link above
doesn't
> work.
> >
> > Fairly cheap & cheerful but fine for low quantity
installs....!
> >
> > Ben
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM, JonS <semi.jon@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
> >
> > > Most of my network is into patch panel but a few cables
(solid core)
> I'd
> > > like to add a plug to directly. I have a few (low 10s) of
plugs to
> apply.
> > >
> > > Can anyone recommend a crimp tool ( poss & plugs/ hoods,
simple
> tester) -
> > > there is a bewildering range of crimp tools available all
with mixed
> > > reviews! Santa tells me that for tech stuff I need to
specify or I
> won't
> > > get anything!
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > JonS
> > >
> > >
> > >
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