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Best Electrical Pulling Grips

Magnepull XP1000-LC Wire Pulling System
Kit comes with 1- New design: Retriever, Rolling Magnetic w/Rubber "Bicycle Grip" has 30% more pulling strength! 1- New design: 1 1/4" Round Tapered Bullet Drop Magnet w/Braided Brass Flex 13" Leader* & Fish Eye-Let (fits 3/4" hole) has 25% more magnetic strength & the tapered bullet gives it less drag...1- Pull Chain, 1- Operation Manual, 1- Black Blow Molded Carrying Case, Custom Form Fitting Tool Compartment w/Stowaway Handle & 2 Metal Latches (14" X 11" X 4"). New design: Retriever has 30% more pulling strength!
Reviews
"A little pricey but I wont knock a star off."
"The only other negative, is the size of the hole that you have to make to put the magnet on the inside of the wall."
"used this to fish my speaker and video wires along the ceiling."
"Worked exactly as promised and was the primary factor in making my lighting project possible with reasonable effort."
"(DO NOT USE BULLET MAGNET INSIDE DRYWALL WITH METAIL STUDS.)."
"I'm not really a fun of single denominational tools, but in this case that job it does is well worth it."
"The magnets are really strong and work very well together."
"This is exactly what I ordered, it's not cheaply made by any means, and you can't beat the price!"
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Klein Tools 160410 Klein Havens Grip for Messenger and Guy Strand Cable
Klein offers a lifetime warranty on material defects and workmanship for the normal life of the product.
Reviews
"We were installing a 220' zipline in our backyard and I knew that I needed some type of tool to pull the cable tight initially because it would be too heavy to do it manually."
"This is the Ultimate tool, If you know what it is used for."
"I'm quite disappointed, but since I need it, I'm thinking of keeping this one.. it's less expensive anyway, so I'll have to pay an upcharge to get the locking gripper shown as this item."
"Even though I may only use it another one or two times to tighten or change the zipline location, it was WELL worth the $$ spent..."
"Works better for keeping the cable in but has gotten tight with usage."
"Perfect for installing steel cable zip lines."
"grips tight, no slip - I use it to build barb wire fence."
"A very simple mechanical tool but irreplaceable for skidding logs with a cable."
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Klein Tools 160420 Klein Havens Grip for Messenger and Guy Strand Cable,Gold,0.125-Inch to 0.50-Inch Cable Diameter
Klein offers a lifetime warranty on material defects and workmanship for the normal life of the product.
Reviews
"We were installing a 220' zipline in our backyard and I knew that I needed some type of tool to pull the cable tight initially because it would be too heavy to do it manually."
"This is the Ultimate tool, If you know what it is used for."
"I'm quite disappointed, but since I need it, I'm thinking of keeping this one.. it's less expensive anyway, so I'll have to pay an upcharge to get the locking gripper shown as this item."
"Even though I may only use it another one or two times to tighten or change the zipline location, it was WELL worth the $$ spent..."
"Works better for keeping the cable in but has gotten tight with usage."
"Perfect for installing steel cable zip lines."
"grips tight, no slip - I use it to build barb wire fence."
"A very simple mechanical tool but irreplaceable for skidding logs with a cable."
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Best Electrical Fish Tape

33' Electric Fiberglass Wire Pull Rods Fish Tape
These nonconductive fiberglass rods can be screwed together to form longer lengths for running wire through walls, attics, crawl spaces, sub-floors, and suspended ceilings.Kit includes 10 39\" rods with threaded brass connectors, a 6-1/2\" flexible acrylic connection that can be set to any angle, a brass hook end for pulling, and a brass eye end for pushing Can be extended up to 33 feet Plastic storage case Fiberglass diameter: 3/16\"; Fiberglass section: 39-1/4\"; Brass connector dimensions: 7/8\" L x 1/4\" diameter; Thread: 4mm x 0.7; Case dimensions: 39-1/2\" L x 1-7/16\" diameter. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"Don't think it would pull too well as the section connectors seem to be a little weak on the bonding to the fiberglass if trying to pull wire groups."
"I like these, even though they break easily at the brass joints."
"I think this will work OK for running 14 gauge wire above our ceiling (under joists and along furring strips) for some recessed lighting, but I don't think this is up to the task of running 12/14 gauge wire through closed walls."
"Have used these for running everything from electrical to ethernet without issues around the house and at the office."
"Good Pull Rods, sometimes the connected ends are coming loose (Unscrewed), maybe make a locking kind so this will not happen."
"I will admit, in a uncomfortable position, I shoved one trying to force it into a tight space and can now say they aren't indestructible. I ran all the cameras without disturbing any insulation (which you never get fluffed back as good as it was blown in)."
"I recently used these to pull romex lines through ceiling joists for recessed lighting in a kitchen renovation."
"These suffer two types of damage: they break at the connectors, as others have mentioned, and the fiberglass will also splinter off of the rod and give you nice little fiberglass splinters on your hands when you try to pull it out."
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Best Punchdown Tools

Vastar Network Wire Punch Down Impact Tool with Two Blades - 110 and BK & Network Wire Stripper
With 110 and BK blades that are interchangeable and reversible, the professional punch down tool can inserts and cuts terminations in one operation. Adjustable high and low actuation setting accommodates termination requirements or user preference. The impact adjustment dial adjusts the force of the spring-action from low to high to meet different installation applications. Adjustable impact-force settings (Lo/Hi) can be used for various cable termination applications. Ergonomic design: Comfort grip that is easy to handle, adjustable impact-force settings (lo/hi) for various cable termination applications.
Reviews
"The usability and features surprised me for a tool at this price point (."
"its a good punch down tool."
"It took me a minute to figure out how to use the thing (never used one before), but it’s really straight foreard."
"A great punch down tool for CAT5/6 patch panels."
"very efficient after getting used to it - this was the first time I used this kind of tool."
"Worked well for punching down 23 AWG CAT6 cable into an RJ45 jack."
"As a DIY network install novice doing cat6, this lunch down was easy to use and simple."
"I haven't used the little yellow wire stripper tool because it was too small for my big Cat6a cable."
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