Punch down tool

[pennywise]

Got a lot of data coming up and I'm sick and tired of the crappy grey krone IDC punch downs you get in the wholesaler, you know the ones with the tiny little nut in the centre which when removed or more likely falls out prevents the blades resetting. I have been looking at Paladin stuff but if theres anything better out there any suggestions would be great thanks.:santa5:

 

[Guest123]

These 2 parts from RS.

 

[pennywise]

Cheers mate, just had a look and think they do one with a rubberised handle too might be a bit more comfortable.

 

[Guest123]

Yeah, if you've got a pile of it on the way, might be worth the few extra quid.

 

[rocker]

If you can snag a krone connector from a bt employee, do so.

 

[Guest123]

If you can snag a krone connector from a bt employee, do so.

If you're ever working in London town they all try and sell you everything out the back of their vans......crooks the lot of em!

 

[pennywise]

Well went with this one in the end:stuart:

Paladin Tools

 

[gaz76]

crikey pennywise by name not pennywise by nature then!! cheapest i could find of them paladin ones was £70, I just bought two of the ****e grey ones off ebay for 2 quid!!

still looking for something decent myself just not at that price

 

[rick]

I use a cheapo one and find it ok, but have a look here if you're looking for something more top-drawer

Punch Down Tools - 110 Termination Tool - IT Tools crimp cable cutters crimpers satellite testers modular punch down and cimp tools for IT

 

[malcolmsanford]

Is it me just being the ole fart again, but when did "insulation displacement tools" become "punch down tools"

 

[telectrix]

i prefer the term " stabber", especially when the tool slips and gets the palm of your left hand.

 

[biggsy]

Tool shown there is 110 blade for 110 block terminations and no good for krone idc i agree the cheap punch down tools are crap
best to buy proper to made by krone 99% of tools on ebay are imitation
new krone tool cost about 20 quid but worth it

 

[pennywise]

Well the paladin one came, it took about three weeks in the end as there where none in the country, its really well put together, then again it should be for the money but genuinely feels like its going to last a lifetime which it's guaranteed for anyway :bucktooth: plus if the need ever arises I can change the head to the alternative 110 blades.