Christopher Davis <ckd@eff.org> (06/14/91)
Where can things like this be ordered?
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Christopher Davis <ckd@eff.org> writes: > Where can things like this [punchdown tools] be ordered? There are two kinds of punchdown tools: impact and non-impact. If you have any serious use for it I would recommend an impact tool. They make more reliable, consistant connections than a non impact tool. There are two impact punchdown tools that I know of: The Harris/Dracon 714 and 814. The 714 is the standard yellow and black punchdown tool for 66 blocks. The 814 is a newer model and features interchangable blades, as well as easier adjustment of impact. A spare blade will store in the handle, a feature I really appriciate. Blades can be had for 66 and 88/110 blocks as well as for 630A and GTE jacks. A center punch blade is also available (70$ center punch interest anyone? :-) ). The cost is about the same for the two tools (66 blade included) although the replacment blades are cheaper for the 714 tool. If you plan to do much work on punchdown blocks obtain a few of the "taps" avaiable from most of these companies (cost: $10-$20). They're nice on 66's and esential on 110's. Sources: Graybar [local office] 345 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118 (617) 482-9392 714, 814, non-impact Time Motion Tools 410 South Douglas St El Segundo, CA 90245-4662 (619) 689-7272 714-$49.95, 814-$52.95 Jensen 7815 South 46th St Phoenix. AZ 85044-5399 (602) 968-6231 FAX 800-366-9662 714-$50.00, 814-$53.00, non-impact $21.93 Techni-tool 5 Apollo Rd, Box 368 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (215) 941-2400 FAX (215) 828-5623 814-$52.10 w/66 blade, $61.90 wo/66, non-impact $14.95, impact (714 ?) $64.95 Black Box Co PO Box 12800 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0800 (412) 746-5530 FAX 800-321-0746 714 $75.00 non-impact $25.00 Specialized Products Co. 3131 Premier Dr Irving, TX 73062 800-527-5018 714, 814, non-impact I don't have current catalog with me but SPC is competitive. I`ve dealt with Jensen, Black Box, SPC, and Graybar and had excellent luck. The others I can't comment on. I included them because they may be of future use to you. I have no connection to any of these companies or to Auburn University Educational Television/Telecommuncations. Patton Turner KB4GRZ pturner@eng.auburn.edu