Alternative to Cable Punch Down Tool

somhairle · Post by **somhairle** » Sat Dec 04, 2021 2:28 pm

I want to run an ethernet extension between 2 rooms. I don't have a punch down tool for pushing the cables into the socket, can anyone suggest what I could use as an alternative?

I know these can be bought relatively cheaply but I expect it is unlikely to be used again, and would take several days to arrive. So if there is an alternative, it would save some time.

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:34 pm

None that I know of. Do what I did buy a cheapie, chances are when you next need it you won't be able to find it

so buy another one.

somhairle · Post by **somhairle** » Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:41 pm

wine~o wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:34 pm None that I know of. Do what I did buy a cheapie, chances are when you next need it you won't be able to find it so buy another one.

Thanks, I have ordered one but hoped that I could push on with the work without having to wait. However, if not then it will need to wait and I work around Christmas trees, etc, etc.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:06 pm

It can be done with the edge of a credit card, but the credit card can get damaged.