TRENDnet RJ-11/RJ-45 Crimp/Cut/Strip Tool TC-CT68 (Blue)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of TRENDnet RJ-11/RJ-45 Crimp/Cut/Strip Tool TC-CT68 (Blue)
Customer Review: Great light-duty crimper
Summary: 4 Stars
While I work alot with XLR and NL connectors, I don't often need to build an RJ-11 or RJ-45 cable (I usually buy pre-made cables), but I needed to repair a Polycom which had two cables terminating at a power supply. I decided it was time to add this crimper to my toolbox. This crimper is easy to use and should be fine for light-duty work. I couldn't figure out how to get the racket mechanism to lock the handles closed (when not in use) and the card the tool came on doesn't explain that function. Otherwise, a fine purchase.Customer Review: Great shipping time and price
Summary: 5 Stars
Great price , had it within a week from ordering . very happy
works great , cuts 6 wire phone line good .
Customer Review: Great tool
Summary: 4 Stars
I am buying this for the first time and after 2 wasted RJ45 plug I learned how to crimp properly... great tool.... I can crimp Cat 6 cables with it....Customer Review: Great tool especially for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Paired with plugs I was able to fix several CAT 5 cables in minutes on my first try. Good instructions on the back of the packaging.Customer Review: Great tool, has no instructions
Summary: 4 Stars
Summary: I needed a "does all" tool for making custom length CAT6 cables at home. This does it all, but it would still have been nice to have instructions.
I would normally not try to make my own ethernet patch cables, but for my home network I got tired of having a bunch of cable coils in my office. Additionally, since upgrading the family's computers, we are all able to run 1000BT. So, I thought this is the time to upgrade all the cabling to CAT6 for the speed and also get rid of the rat's nests of cables. My old crimper just didn't seem like it was up to the job, so I went for the Trendnet.
Pros:
It does all the necessary operations:
1. Cuts the end of the cable with a nice sharp blade which looks like it is both sharpenable and replaceable.
a. Note that this section of the tool is used for both cutting and stripping to bare wire. The action depends on whether you insert the cable from one side or the other.
2. Strips off the outer jacket wit a not-so-obvious indent and blade close to the blue rubber grip end.
3. As above, strips the conductor wires of their individual insulation if necessary.
4. Crimps both RJ11 (phone) and RJ45 (network) connectors.
5. Not too big.
6. Steel construction.
Cons:
1. OK, so I did figure it out, and it didn't take long (few minutes), but really - would it kill them to put a few instructions into the package?
2. There is a ratchet mechanism that helps keep the handles close to the closed position in order to save room in the toolbox. However, it is not well placed and I think a latch would have been better. This one tends to let the handles pop open for anything.
Conclusion:
I would get this again and I would recommend it to a friend who had home use of one of these.