Paladin Tools 1556 All-in-One Crimper for WE/SS-Style Data & Phone Cable

by Connectool Inc. (Paladin Tools Brand)

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The Paladin Tools All-in-One Crimper for WE/SS-Style Data and Phone Cable has multi-function cutting, stripping and crimping capabilities. It crimps RJ45, RJ11/12 and RJ22 handset plugs, cuts and strips round UTP/STP phone and data cable along with flat satin phone cable, and provides three crimp profiles and three cutting and stripping functions without changing tools or die sets. With its ergonomic handle, this crimper offers a reliable grip and all-day comfort. This all-in-one tool also features an advanced ratchet mechanism with emergency release for effortless terminations. Reducing tool bag weight and cost with fewer tools, this crimper comes with a 5-year warranty.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.5 x 3.1 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000982MMM
• Item model number: 1556
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,687 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Crimpers

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paladin All in One Crimper, October 10, 2007

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V. Jordan (Clear Lake, MB. CAN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin Tools 1556 All-in-One Crimper for WE/SS-Style Data & Phone Cable (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've purchased a number of Paladin tools over the years and have found their products to be synonymous with high quality. This all in one crimper was no exception. It is well built, has a heavy set of jaws to ensure a good solid crimp and nice length handles which enable the operator to use little effort to complete the crimping. I purchased this tool to crimp RJ-45 connectors primarily. I was pleasantly surprised to see the ease at which I was able to complete the crimping procedure from the wire stripping provision which uses an adjustable, replaceable blade to the ratcheting handle to retain the connector until the crimp is completed. As an extra, I've been able to complete crimping on 1/4" modular plugs as well as make some additional phone lines. I would highly recommend this product, in fact I would like all my neighbors to purchase one also before mine looses it's way back home.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid!!, April 2, 2011

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Leo (Belize) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paladin Tools 1556 All-in-One Crimper for WE/SS-Style Data & Phone Cable (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a computer technician....been one for about 15 years. Tho I've only owned this crimper for about a week, i have used it more than a dozen times. I must say it has a good grip (i have big hands), and it feels solid. I've only crimped cat5e and cat6 cables so far, and doing so is effortless. It costs a little more, but it's definitely worth the price if you want quality!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superior Design, November 15, 2011

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Tool junky (Douglas MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paladin Tools 1556 All-in-One Crimper for WE/SS-Style Data & Phone Cable (Tools & Home Improvement)

It took purchasing a cheap $7 tool to realize that you get what you pay for. The key design feature of this Paladin 1556 is that the section that contains the punch pivots on the handle and is guided by a channel. In this way the punch slides squarely up and down the channel and stays square to the connector, regardless of the angle of the handles. Cheaper models attach the punch to the handle and allow the punch to pivot with respect to the position of the handle. This results in uneven distribution of the force across the pins. At first I thought $40 seemed rather steep for this tool but after observing the options, both on-line and in stores, this price point represents a good value for a tool that is well designed. Under magnification, the pins of the connector look beautiful and are perfectly set against the connector's internal stops, both front and back of each pin as well as across all pins.

Build quality seems high, the design is sound and it works well. 5 stars for delivering beyond expectations.