If you are going to try it, use a small flat-head screwdriver to push down the pins into the wires. You will need to push down all 8 pins into the 8 wires. Before pushing down your pins make sure that all of the individual wires are completely pushed to the end of the jack.29 Dec 2008
How do you crimp a cable without a crimper?
If you don't have a crimping tool, no problem! Use a pair of scissors or a utility knife to cut away a section of the sheathing at the end of the cable, untwist and arrange the small cables in the right order, put them into the RJ-45 connector, and use a small, flathead screwdriver to press down each of the pins.
Can you crimp with normal pliers?
You can, but the quality will not be as it should… It is not advisable to use pliers to crimp wires because crimping process requires a lots of pressure and a pliers can not afford that amount of pressure to crimp a bunch of multi-strand wires in one go.
How do you open a crimping tool?
Open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the ratchet mechanism will release the handles, and the hand tool will spring open.
How do you open a stuck crimper?
The crimping die usually drops when the hex screw is removed. However, if the upper crimping die is stuck, loosen it by lightly tapping the die with the butt of a screwdriver handle or rubber hammer. Note: The plate on the die can be removed using a pair of grip lock pliers if a battery case is stuck in the plate.
How do you loosen a crimping tool?
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the adjustment wheel's locking screw. Insert the tip of a very small Phillips screwdriver into the Phillips screw that holds the adjustment wheel in place. Turn it counterclockwise until you unscrew it all the way, then set the screw aside where you won't lose it.