[plug] cat5

[Adam Ashley]

actually altronics in the city have a good solid all metal one for 80 to
90. well that was its price when i got it 5yrs ago, lasted well, they
still stock it and the replacable blades for it.

Adam

On Wed, 2004-08-04 at 16:30 +0800, Ben Jensz wrote:
> Craig Ringer wrote:
> 
> >
> > If you have good quality cable and connectors, a good crimper 
> > (EXPENSIVE), and preferably a cable tester then 'make'. Especially if 
> > you'll be making a lot of cable, it's probably worth it.
> >
> Just a note on crimpers... do not get the cheap $60-80 ones that have 
> plastic pieces on the surround around the crimping mechanism.  The 
> plastic is too brittle and breaks far too easily.
> 
> Get the all metal ratchet ones.  Expect to pay $180-200 for these though.
> 
> 
> / Ben
> 
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