Best Punchdown Tools
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
Find Best Price at Amazon"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."
This six piece set includes the following: D914S Impact tool for solid terminations, electrician’s D-Snips, a cable stripper to quickly ring and slit many types of cable, a Mini flashlight, and an EverSharp 66/110 cut blade, conveniently held in a PVC Dur-a-Grip pouch. D914S industry standard punch down tool makes for solid terminations, reduces hand fatigue and includes a built-in hook & spudger.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only con to it is their is not a place to store it on the tool also."
"This is a very well built tool even if it is rebranded according to some people's reviews online."
"Excellent set of tools with a clean looking carry pouch. The stripping tool blade is extremely sharp."
"It makes it really easy to carry around the job site with the case that can easily be attached to your belt."
"Works fine, however, I hoped Fluke with its reputation, would have had a superior product."
"Switching between high and low impact and releasing the tool is a pain."
"Primarily the reason for the 2 star is: The 110 blade cutter is too short and should be called "neversharp" as it only cuts off the wire if you use the tool incorrectly."
"I have had a fluke punch down tool for 10 years and it performed well my favorite punch down tool but I ordered 2 of these when on a lighting deal and they both have the same issue you put them in your tool bag and you are lucky if the blade is still in it when you go to use it, the spring lock just does not keep the blade in secure."
- Fits easily in a toolkit or tool belt. - Place the cut side of the blade facing out. PUNCH DOWN TOOL cuts and terminates cable into a 110 patch panel or keystone jack.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good product."
"Works as advertised although it usually fails to full cut through the clamped wire."
"This was the perfect tool for my home networking project."
"Works well, removable tool is nice but the retaining clip can slip off if not pulled down perfectly straight, although it's easily fixed."
"I've already lost the bearing that holds the bit in a couple of times and had to go running a magnet around on the floor looking for it. [Update]. Cable Matters voluntarily sent me a replacement unit due to my one-star review of the product. I'm increasing the review to three stars based on the excellent customer service and will update again when I have a chance to use the replacement tool. The cuts are better with this bit, but still require some twisting and pulling to get them off, even with the impact set to high and punching twice. The smoothness of punches with the fluke make it feel like a real tool, and with twist lock bits you never worry about losing integral parts."
"Granted I was punching down CAT6 24awg solid wire so maybe that's why."
"love it and the shipping was on time."
"After some bad experiences with other brands, this ended up working as it should."
Best Electrical Pulling Grips
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
Find Best Price at Amazon"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!"
Best Electrical 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
Find Best Price at Amazon"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."