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Alternative to Cable Punch Down Tool

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 2:28 pm
by somhairle
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.

Alternative to Cable Punch Down Tool

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:34 pm
by wine~o
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 :oops: :oops: so buy another one.

Alternative to Cable Punch Down Tool

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:41 pm
by somhairle
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 :oops: :oops: 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.

Alternative to Cable Punch Down Tool

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:06 pm
by Someone-Else
It can be done with the edge of a credit card, but the credit card can get damaged.