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

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Details

BrandIMBAPrice
Connector TypeRJ11
Cable TypeEthernet
Color1-Pack
Unit Count1 Count

Description of Universal Keystone Punch Down Tool For Cat6, Cat5E, RJ11 And RJ12 Jacks By IMBAPrice

Works with Cat.5E, Cat.6, and RJ11/12 Keystone Jacks. Best for iMBAPrice Keystone Jacks. Reliable tool for all keystone jack installations. **Punchdown Tool NOT included** Only the iMBAPrice Punchdown Stand is included

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not what I thought it was for

I was going to install some jacks and thought it would be nice to use a stand to hold them in place while punching the wires, after browsing around awhile I came this stand, I saw several reviews that were great so I purchased one. After opening it I was ready to get to work, I put in the rj45 punch down jack and found it was not fitting correctly, I tried several positions and could not get it to stay in the stand flat while punching down the wire. So I came back here and was reading up on it…

Pros
  • Works well. I use it on the job all the time. No issues. build quality is just right.
Cons
  • this is in ok item.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Makes everything more stable and easier to work with.

This review is for the Keystone Punch Down Stand. The Punch Down Stand makes everything just a little more stable and easier to work with. I've used the Stand for about 16 Cat 6 keystones - since keystones (Cat 5e/Cat 6) are standard & interchangeable this works for both. It comes with instructions. Some of the reviews said no instructions, but it comes with very simple instructions. It works with 4 models of Jacks in the 3 holes. I used Cat 6 and you simply pop the jack in position B and it…

Pros
  • It did not fit 100% my Keystone jacks but it did the job.
Cons
  • could be better,placing the keystone in the unit was not that easy and it hangs, but i would buy again.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great tool - my new review

This thing made my life so much easier! I wired a new house in about half the time it would take me normally. It is a sturdy and worthwhile life hack!

Pros
  • Does a good job as advertised!
Cons
  • The tool may not be suitable for use with thicker or heavier gauge cables

Revainrating 5 out of 5

does the job - good quality

I first tried to build keystones by holding them in my palm, it creates quite a balancing act holding them as you coordinate the wires into the correct slot while using the punch down tool. Not too mention the possibility of punching down on your palm and cutting yourself. This tool helped a great deal by holding the keystones in their place, protecting my palm and increasing my productivity tremendously. It comes with three compartments (A,B,C) which confused me at first, since there was no…

Pros
  • Great transaction, good price. Very useful piece of equipment.
Cons
  • The tool may not be able to accommodate certain types of connectors or wall plates

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Totally worthwhile in my review

It doesn't perfectly fit the brand of keystone I've been using, but it's such a useful tool, I couldn't recommend it more highly for small or large projects involving your punch down tool.

Pros
  • Helps a ton with punch down. Safer and protects surfaces.
Cons
  • The punch down slots may become misaligned over time, leading to poor connections

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Inexpensive Tool

For years I have been trying to hold the jack, the wire, and the punch down tool - good if you have three hands but most people don't.I found this little gem to be the best little helper for this type of work. It hold things in one spot so the punch down activity can happen effortlessly. Only thing I had to modify was, the stand was a bit light so I attached it to a pocket sized block of wood so now it does not slide around when I am using it. The order arrived a week ahead of schedule and was…

Pros
  • Thanks! Works wonderfully, as expected.
Cons
  • The punch down mechanism may get stuck or jammed, requiring the user to manually fix it

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Price: my feedback

I recently installed network cabling to my new home while under construction. This tool was just what I need to finish off my project. Using this made my network installation easy. I used this with CAT6 jacks with no issues This is a great product for any small job and for the price I could not find cheaper with better reviews.

Pros
  • Great tool and it saves my fingers, floor, or any furniture I need to use to prop the CAT5e jack.
Cons
  • The tool may not be user-friendly for those with mobility or dexterity issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Get Yours before you think about it any longer!

tired of tearing your hands up trying to hold those darn keystones and use a punchdown tool at the same time. This is the bee's knees solution. Fast shipping, thanks

Pros
  • Makes punching down terminations much easier on the RJ-45 jacks.
Cons
  • The punch down tool may produce sparks during use, potentially causing damage or injury

Does not work with Cat6 jacks from Panduit. Instruction sheet shows three options: A for KJ18 keystone jack, B for KJ8 & KJ3 keystone jack, and C for KJ19 (Australia) jack.

Pros
  • Where was this thousands of punches ago?Very cool tool.
Cons
  • The tool may not be compatible with certain types of network cables, connectors, and wall plates

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Specialize Tool (Stand) to Hold Keystone Jacks for Punch Down

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…

Pros
  • Found it handy when trying to assemble a Leviton Cat-5e jack along with a TRENDnet Punch Down Tool.
Cons
  • Does what it was made to do

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Must have for wiring techs doing any volume to speak of.

Nice tool. Really helps to prevent the jack flexing and the resulting loose connections. I should have picked one up long ago.

Pros
  • It works. If you need it, you should buy it.
Cons
  • The punch down mechanism may not work smoothly if the tool is not properly maintained

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Piece of plastic you'll buy!

This is probably one of the best pieces of plastic that I've bought in a long time! I wish that I knew this thing existed a long time ago because it would have prevented a lot of injuries and frustration with punch down CATx cables.This little device lets you hold the CATx keystone in your hand firmly and then lets you apply the proper amount of pressure to do a reliable punch down on the keystone. There have been many times before I had this where the punch down tool has slipped and connected…

Pros
  • Pura vida
Cons
  • The punch down tool may produce loud noises during use, which could be annoying to some users

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great tool best in my review

I used to use the tooless (tool less?) keystone jacks, but unfortunately, none of the face plates where I work right now will accept them. So it's either replace every face plate or buy the jacks that fit, which don't come in tooless. I've done many jobs without this innocuous little thing, but I'll never do another one without it. The jacks fit snugly in place and don't move. You can see the side of the jack and the color codes. Its small size is easy to carry around, and if your eyes are as…

Pros
  • Works very good.
Cons
  • The tool may not be as durable as some other models on the market, leading to potentially expensive repairs or replacements

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Its 5 bucks in my review

What can I say, its less than 6 bucks. Most different brands of jacks don't fit in exactly right, but you can make it work with just about any kind of jack. Have tried it with Leviton, Ortronics, Signamax, ComScope & Dynacom. Dynacom & AllenTel (one's in the photos), seem to fit the best. I don't use it all the time but in a tight spot or for a massive modular patch panel punch down, I can see this coming in handy.

Pros
  • works very well........keeps the punch down jacks in place and stable while terminating ends.
Cons
  • The tool may not be compatible with all types of jacks, leading to frustration for some users

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to use. - my new review

Come in handy and is a life saver when punching down multiple keystones over and over again. Works very well with the single handed tool.

Pros
  • Hard to find this handy tool! Now I won't stab my hand anymore. Very Happy!
Cons
  • The punch down tool may require frequent calibration to ensure accurate results

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Piece of garbage in my review

Worthless, doesn't hold the keystone firmly in place (pops out after every punchdown) and tends to facilitate the breakage of terminal 4

Pros
  • Great product
Cons
  • The punch down tool may not work properly if the user is not familiar with the proper technique for using it

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It works well and will save you from blistering your fingers.

Works well. Would be nice if it had more weight and or suction cups of some sort. The problem is it can slip side to side if you don’t hold it with your other hand. It works well and saves you from blisters . . .

Pros
  • Works for me.
Cons
  • The punch down tool may cause wear and tear on users' hands if it is used frequently over time

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Causes injury to fingers and hands

I did 15 keystones. I tried all of the different slots to put the keystone. The block is made of sturdy material, it's just designed terribly. Whenever I did a punch down, the block either flew up or away in reaction to the punch. Since I'm new to this, I thought maybe it's my punch down technique so I kept trying. I tried low-impact punch, the wire would not punch into the keystone and the keystone would fall out of the block. I tried high-impact punch it made a good punch but the block with…

Pros
  • Very good and handy unit to have when using on the punch down jack CAT5/6.
Cons
  • The tool may not be as durable as some other models on the market, leading to potentially expensive repairs or replacements

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Made job ten times easier and consistent.

I don't know who would need two of these, but the 2nd one is a bonus. Holds the termination in the right place and kept me from probably cutting myself of something else when terminating the bare wire with the sharp punch.

Pros
  • works great
Cons
  • The punch down tool may produce inconsistent results if not used at the correct angle or pressure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

awesome product on my review.

When I learned how to punch down jacks in the early 90's, we used to cup them in our hands to keep them steady, resulting in dozens of cuts, and LOTS of blood being spilled. These things are GREAT.

Pros
  • Works really well, must for inserting wires.
Cons
  • The tool may produce a clicking or popping sound during use, which some users may find annoying