Review on Universal Keystone Punch Down Tool For Cat6, Cat5E, RJ11 And RJ12 Jacks By IMBAPrice by Kevin Phillips

Reviews seem for a variety of products sold by Amamax. This review is for the Keystone Punch Down Stand. I've used the Stand for about 15 Cat 6 keystones (Monoprice.com type) - since keystones (whether Cat 5e, Cat 6, F-type) are standard & interchangeable size, it shouldn't matter which is the manufacturer.For Cat 6, use the middle pattern hole -- insert keystone with front towards the top clip that holds it in place (the clip holding down the keystone) - - insert cable through the tunnel from the keystone rear & punch down each 8 wires - - when finished, remove keystone from the pattern hole by inserting a finger through a hole from the bottom to push the keystone out of the top holding clip. It's all plastic so don't force anything, but when done properly, the keystone should be seated well, the clip keeping it within the pattern hole, and removal fairly easy by inserting finger from the bottom.Having done 5 keystones without the stand, and then 15 with the stand, it's worth the $6 for what is a very specialized tool.Other specialized tools for home structure wiring include: a RJ-45 circuit tester, F-type cable continuity tester/tone; Jonard F-type cable connector insertion tool, and a 1-step F-type cable stripper (vs. a 2-cut stripper).