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Punchdown Tools
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What is an IDC punchdown tool used for?
Which way round should the cutting side of the tool face?
Why use a punchdown tool instead of a screwdriver?
How do I use a punchdown tool correctly?
Which of these two punchdown tools should I buy?
What is the difference between a 110 and a Krone punchdown tool?
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Punchdown tool basics
What is an IDC punchdown tool used for?
Why use a punchdown tool instead of a screwdriver?
What is the difference between a 110 and a Krone punchdown tool?
Which punchdown tool do I need for my patch panel or data module?
Do I strip the insulation off each conductor before punching it down?
Can these tools be used with Cat5e and Cat6 cabling?
Using the tool
Which way round should the cutting side of the tool face?
How do I use a punchdown tool correctly?
How much of the twisted pair should I untwist before termination?
What should I do if the excess wire does not cut off cleanly?
Can I punch the same conductor down repeatedly if I am not happy with it?
Should I test the link after punching the conductors down?
Tool features & compatibility
Does the 110 punchdown tool cut the excess conductor?
Is the blade on the 110 punchdown tool replaceable?
Does the Krone punchdown tool trim the excess conductor?
What do the high and low impact settings on the 110 tool do?
What is the red cap on the 110 blade for?
Can the 110 tool body take other blade types?
Can I use the supplied 110 blade on a Krone IDC terminal?
Is the blade on the Krone punchdown tool replaceable?
Does the Krone tool have adjustable impact settings?
What are the fold-out metal tools on the side of the Krone punchdown tool?
Can the Krone punchdown tool be used with solid and stranded conductors?
Choosing & looking after the tool
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