[kwlug-disc] RJ45 crimper -- good brand?

[Bob Jonkman]

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I've got one similar to this:

https://shop.primespec.com/100054c/ez-rjpro-hd-crimp-tool-platinum-tools.html

It's meant for the kind of RJ-45 plugs where you can push the wires
right through the front of the plug, to make sure you've got them in
the correct order. The plugs with the open fronts cost a bit more, but
you end up wasting fewer from bad crimping.

The ratchet is handy too; closing the tool most of the way before the
ratchet disengages is a handy way to put it in storage.

Biggest beef: The wiring diagram on the shank lists the correct
colours and pin numbers, but it's exactly UPSIDE-DOWN from the way the
plug is inserted in the crimper. Never thought I'd be complaining
about UX on a hand tool, but there you are.

Although I linked to Primespec, I'd see if they're available from
Sayal, who seem to have an amazing collection of tools. Primespec does
differential pricing, depending on which customer you are. When I've
bought stuff (cable, conduit) for one customer it's one price, when I
buy for a different customer it's a different price. And if you get a
vendor account with them they tell you their price list is
confidential. No wonder.

- --Bob.

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On 2016-06-16 09:44 PM, William Park via kwlug-disc wrote:
> I posted this to GTALUG... so please ignore if you've seen this
> before.
> 
> I know some of you (at least 2) are pros at cabling.  I want to buy
> RJ45 crimper, so I can - make ethernet cables of exact length I
> need, and - re-crimp when the plastic tab breaks off.
> 
> Which brand do you recommend? What do pros use, anyways?
> 
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