Crimper looks fairly normal...the model I've always used looks pretty
close to:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255112
Use the bottom cutting part to cut the wire, and the top cutting part
(near the hinge) to remove the wire jacket the proper length from the
end of the cable. Nothing fancy.
Crimper...cable...RJ45 connectors...that's all you really need. I
personally have never used (or really needed) a tester, but one could
definitely come in handy. If you're just doing a couple cable runs,
maybe not worth it.
As Richard mentioned, just pick either the T568A or T568B cable layout
and stick with it to avoid confusion (and avoid accidentally using
differing layouts at each end of the cable). I don't know of any
advantage to either one.
Scott
On Mar 31, 2009, at 8:25 PM, Bobby Heid wrote:
Hey,
I was thinking about buying 1000' spool of cat6 (to future proof)
cable,
connectors, and the tools to make my own custom cables. What tools
do I
need beside a crimper/cutter? Do I need a tester?
I was looking at these crimpers:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10509&cs_id=105
0901&p_id=3348&seq=1&format=3
Thanks for any suggestions.
Bobby
