Here's a little video that might help you out as well:
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/answerstips/story/0,24330,3338451,00.html
(underneath video highlight)
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Graeme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:58 am
Subject: Re: RJ-45 crimping tool
> > Hey guys I just got a crimping tool soi can crimp some ethernet
> cables.however i have a fricken hard time getting the individual
> wires into the
> modular plugs correctly. I don't know how anyone can do it!! How
> are u
> supposed to stick one wire in there, keep it still so it wont
> move, while u
> do another 7 wires??!! AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
>
> Practice.
>
> The best technique I've found is to sort them by color first,
> holding them
> firmly in a fan shape with your thumb pressing them against the
> knuckle of
> your forefinger. Then begin sliding them slowly in while adjusting
> back and
> forth slightly to make sure each goes into the proper slot. Then
> just shove
> it all in. It often helps to pull back the sleeve a bit so that it
> doesn'tride up and prevent full insertion.
>
> Have fun!
>
> -Kevin
>
>
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