Cat6 RJ45 Modular Plug VCELINK

I bought this crimping tool for hobby use it was a great value and works nicely for the purpose I purchase it for

Somewhat of a learning curve to use it the first few times, but works every time now, but not perfect, but was not expensive. Just buy cheap connectors to practice on first.

This Ethernet Crimping tool has really come in handy since my husband has been running our Ethernet cables in our new home. It does a great job at separating, clamping, pressing, stripping and cutting and the blades are nice and sharp so they don’t end up over-stripping or damaging the wires. It has a comfortable grip and fairly good ergonomics which are more than suitable for home use. It also comes with a punch tool and RJ45 plugs which makes it an even better deal. Overall, we are thrilled with this tool and would highly recommend it to someone who needs an at-home crimping tool and doesn’t want to spend a fortune.

This product makes is easy to work. All in one

I sacrificed one of my factory cable to try this kit out. The little yellow plastic stripping tool provided, I wouldn't recommend as It works for removing the shell but nicked one of the pairs with a single turn. Most quality cables come with a rip cord anyway so I don't see any advantage to carry an extra tool? These connectors are meant for cat6 as the pins are staggered, but they work perfectly fine with cat5 cable. On performance, upon first crimp, there was still some slack remaining that allowed the jacket to be pulled out from the assembly. I had to crank it a few more times to get it tight enough where it wouldn't budge anymore. Other than that, works perfectly as tested on Cat5e. For Cat 6, the tolerances might be a bit small so you wanna be sure your wires are straight before you try to feed them in.

I am very surprised with this crimping tool. It is easy to use and is very good at communicating when everything is fully crimped. The handle is comfortable and everything feels well made. The included punch tool is a nice addition as well. I wouldn't want to use it if I was punching down a lot, but for the odd jack here and there it was nice to see included. In the end, this is a great kit for the price. However, if you are going to be terminating a lot of cables I would greatly recommend a tool with a more ergonomic design and something that supports pass-through jacks. It will be much easier on your hand and go a lot faster. For occasional home and office use, this is an excellent choice though. I am reasonably happy with the included RJ45 plugs as well. I have not had any issues with successful terminations and the quality is quite reasonable. For the price, they are decent enough and I would recommend them in a pinch. I do have a couple of notes: - The loading bar design can be a little annoying. If you are going to be terminating a lot of cables there are other ends which are easier and quicker to use. - There are no sleeves that go over the plug to prevent snagging when pulling them through walls or other cables if needed. These would have been nice to have

Having used many crimp tools over the years, I can say that this one is pretty decent. Works far better than the hardware store plastic version, and the ratcheting is nice to help you know when you've fully crimped the connector. Definitely recommended!