I see this being used for round ethernet cables, but what about for flat? Do you still reach for this tool or grab something else?
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I've used it for flat cables in a pinch but generally I use the blade on my crimpers that I set for flat cables. This isn't ideal for flat.
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I use a cat 5e cabling, It works just fine for me. I have never heard of Cat 6: is it even out there yet?
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This works good with 6 or 8 wire "flat" phone cable. I wouldn't get it if you have round telephone cable that you're splicing together with connectors. There are probably other pliers out there that are better.
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Brian, I used it for TV cable cord that ran a pretty good distance around the room & even the adapter where two cables were joined together. Then as I got it to where I wanted the TV set up, I then added the cable cord for the cable box & router/modem cable. So it holds a pretty good size and then it still lies flat. I would definitely recommend this. It has been great for me. Its the same color as my carpet & you don't even know it's there.
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The back sticks out and has guides for cables to route through it. You could probably make it flatter if you cut the guides off with a dremel.
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I believe it only carries round staples - that's the purpose of it, to contour the shape of the cable.
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Yes, this coupler will connect the ends of two standard ethernet cables. However, unlike Mary M.'s response, the one coupler I purchased from this seller was perfect. The cable ends snapped into the connector tightly, absolutely no sideways or in/out wiggle. So I've had no issues due to a lost connection.
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YES - However tool is not easy to use - you can cut and waste a lot of cable if not careful - I use it to score the outer jacket only - I tried both # 5 & 6 cable - hope this helps -I cannot overstress the "be careful" part - you may have limited cable to work with
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Remove an extra 1/2 inch of jacket after doing the 1/4-1/4 strip with the rotary stripper. Trim the long shielding wires you have now to 1/4 inch. Also an insertion tool is a an absolute must for me. You screw the connector on the end and it gives you much more leverage. You can buy the Jonard FT-6 Flaring and Insertion Tool, 4-1/4" Length on Amazon for $11 - It's worth it even for easy to work with cable.
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You can use a flat head screw driver if you don't have the right allen wrench. Just don't over torque them.
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It would depend on the setup. It's a patch panel which is generally used to help organize your cat6 cable runs. Each port would allow you to punch down cat6 cable (without rj45 connectors) to the back. Unless you are referring to a coax connection for a modem, in that case it would not have a spot for that.
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hi, i did the same thing when a cable that was plugged at an angle... any luck? thanks
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I don't know, I used it as an ethernet jack so anything that will connect to ethernet should work.
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It's thicker and somewhat more rigid, sharp 90 degree bends will not be possible. Ok if you can incorporate larger bends into cable runs should be fine. This cable is pretty tough stuff.
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Yes, more cylindrical than flat. I'd call it round. It is the spaghetti cutter.
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works on anything that has an Ethernet port (the place where your internet cable goes in)
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I know my network cables. I assume you are using stranded wire? Most reels of CAT5 I've used are not designed for the kind of uses where you wind them up frequently. This thing bends the wire a lot which is fine for cables designed to do that. The thinner wire will probably grip quite well and being PVC covered it'll be just like a small power cable.