Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool for RJ-11, RJ-12 and RJ-45

by Platinum Tools

Product Description

This high quality crimp tool is designed to quickly crimp and cut the wires of the EZ-RJ45 Connector in one easy simple operation! The ratcheted straight action crimping motion ensures a uniform crimp every cycle. Features precision cast crimping dies for superior accuracy. Built in wire cutter and stripper for silver satin. All steel frame with rust resistant black oxide finish.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00084Y1ZI
• Item model number: EZ-TOOL
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,673 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Crimpers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disagree with previous review, June 29, 2006

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J. Hill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool for RJ-11, RJ-12 and RJ-45 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used this product for about 2 years and I've made a zillion cables. Since I've started using it, my failure/mis-wiring rate is probably 1 in 25 cables. With traditional crimpers, my failure/mis-wiring was more like 1 in 8.

I disagree with the prior post because it implies that using this tool requires one to straighten out the ends of the wire. That's not accurate because you have to straighten the ends for ALL crimpers.

Last point, there is a $10 cheaper version which requires you to cut the wire ends with a dyke. Spend teh extra $10 and buy this item.

The end pieces themselves are more expensive with this item but it is so much faster!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product but be carfuel with Cat 6, September 3, 2007

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Jim (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool for RJ-11, RJ-12 and RJ-45 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this product but we've had issues lately with Cat 6. Maybe 1 in 10 ends doesn't get crimped properly. I initially thought it was a quality issue with the ends but its the crimper itself. I've contacted the manufacturer of the product and they told us they had heard of the issue before so they gave us 2 in exchange.

Great product but be careful with Cat 6.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Does The Job, May 2, 2009

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Wingwilson "Wingwilson" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool for RJ-11, RJ-12 and RJ-45 (Tools & Home Improvement)

When used with the right connectors, it works pretty well. It does confirm your wires are in the correct order before making the crimp. The only problem is, it does not cut all of the excess wire off. You will need to trim them with wire cutters or nail clippers. That small task is well worth knowing you have the wires in the correct order before crimping.