TRENDnet TC-CT68 Ethernet Crimper

Pros: Crimps without issue

Cons: Both cutting blades broke (one on the right side and one on the left... I noticed that you can remove the left side and replace but the cutter on the left is fixed. Fortunately I have a good wire cutting tool available.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear TRENDnet Customer,
I can totally understand your frustration and we apologize deeply for this. Please allow us to make it better for you by contacting me at sales@trendnet.com with "Newegg RJ45 Crimping tool Review" in the subject line. This will allow me to work with you directly so that we can get you the satisfaction you deserve. Since this device is still under warranty we will assist you in the hassle free return process. Thanks again for using Trendnet products and we'd hope to hear from you soon.
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Pros: Excellent Crimper. I like the wire stripper and ratcheting mechanism. Ensures a full and complete crimp every time. Highly Recommended

Cons: It won't do my homework.

Pros: * Ratcheting
* Solid construction
* Great design
* Price

Cons: * None

Other Thoughts: I make LOTS of cable, and for the price, this is one EXCELLENT little crimper! I have an older one I've been using for the last couple years with no more features than this one, only it doesn't ratchet. You really have to hoss down on it to get a good crimp. It cost at least $10 more than this one.

Pros: easy to use, and works great and it's at a good price

Cons: there didn't seem to be anything wrong with it i've loved using it

Pros: Feels very solid. I have only used this for some home projects (about 30 cables or so). Definitely feels like it could be used every day for years with no issues.

Cons: Occasionally the ratcheting mechanism gets stuck even when you have fully crimped the plug but its really easy to just turn the release mechanism and pop it open so its no big deal.

Pros: High durability and easy to use, I've made many cat 6 cables with no problems using this crimp tool.

Cons: none.

Other Thoughts: There are other higher priced crimp tools on the market, there is no need.. these do the job just as well as those.

(Note: this tool does not include any sort of pin out for network cabling anywhere on the body so if you don't make a lot of cable you may need to look it up while/before creating cables)

Pros: able to crimp wires, strip the wires, or the sheathing, or cut it clean off. have no problems with it.
made 4+ cables already and crimps wonderfully

Cons: none

Pros: quality construction
includes cutter, crimper, cable stripper
functions perfectly
good value for the price

Cons: none

Pros: For the $19.00 I paid, the crimper seems to be an excellent over-all value. Good, solid all-metal construction that should hold up well and give years of service. Fairly compact for use in tight areas. Integrated stripper/cutter is very handy.

Cons: None apparent.

Pros: Not much to say about this. I was a bit skeptical at first because of the low price, but this is a solid tool, well constructed, with good features.

If you are going to use the built in wire stripper for CAT6 only click in the stripper blades two times. You have to be very careful, because the tool ratchets down WAY more after just two clicks. But because of the plastic guard that runs through the middle of CAT6, it puts the wires closer to the coating and doesn’t give room for them to squeeze inwards. If you ratchet down further you will cut the wires. So again, two clicks. Then just twist the wire around in the blades or spin the crimper around the wire (like you would with an older CAT5 wire stripper) to get a full cut.

Cons: None at this price range. Very good feeling tool

Other Thoughts: Hope my advice on CAT6 helps someone. I went through a few inches of cable before I got it down.