Cable Matters Keystone Jack Punch Down Tool Stand - Stable Base for RJ45 & RJ11 Termination, Compatible with 90 & 180 Degree Jacks, Secure & Safe Punching with 110, Krone, or 66 Tools

This is a simple plastic stand, but it was very handy when I was using the cat6 keystones. Is it necessary to be successful? No. But it does make the job easier!

Holds the keystone jack firmly while utilizing the punchdown tool.

Before ordering these I watched several youtube videos that specifically recommended getting one of these for doing punch downs. They used at least 4 different types of connectors with ease. Apparently I managed to order one that doesn't even though its one of the commonly displayed well reviewed offerings on Amazon. That being said it seems like it holds the connector secure enough to perform a punch down safely, it just doesn't fit all the way down or click into place. This isn't really their fault, but visually I can't see a difference between mine and the ones from the same manufacturer or in the videos so mine must be just a hair too long for this holder so a tiny bit of breathing room provided by this item (which is marketed as a general use holder) would've been enough for it to sit flat and firm.

I think a must have to punch down the Cable Matters product. It's a little tricky (for my old hands/fingers) to snap the inserts into place at first, but after a couple it goes smoothly. This is a time saver for sure and makes for a reliable connection, be sure to use a quality punch tool.

I think the effectiveness of this tool is relative to the jacks you use with it. I purchased CAT 6 jacks from CableSupply and they were a 16th to an 8th of an inch too short for this stand. I had to cut a small piece of CAT 6 cable and use it has a shim/bridge. Still, the jack moved around a bit and I was using it on the floor as opposed to holding it in my hand.That said, I think the stand makes what can be a tedious mutiple moving parts job a little less tedious. I am guessing results would be better if the jack was from someone else and fit more tightly.See photos. In one photo you can see the CAT 6 cable shim installed. Note to the right of the cable a short 1/2 inch piece of plastic (has a little bit of shine to it) which is part of the stand. It runs parallel with the cable. In the picture with stand and jack you can see that the 1/2 inch piece of plastic is not covered by the jack. That is the piece my jack just missed reaching, which would have provided stability. Without the shim, the jack tilted like a an old school playground seesaw.But even with the shim, the jack could still slide around a bit if I didn't keep pressure applied.In the end, I like the product but its usefulness is very much dependent on the make/model of jacks you choose to use.

Required if you are terminating cable matters keystones. Didn’t stab myself once.

LOVE it! LOVE it!!!! This saved me hours in installation of Keystone RJ-45 punch down connectors!! After almost 2 days of installations, only 2 wire issues, (my fault as I didn't punch down wires far enough). ALL others tested out 100% !!! This stand WORKS! Makes the job EASY, Consistent and quick! Even with the new, heavier, CAT 6 wires! (Thicker insulation and central spline) If I had done these by hand, the 'old way', it would have taken me at least three times as long with MANY more wiring errors!(See picture) SIMPLE setup, Screwed stand/holder to 2x4 scrap so it would be SOLID and not move, Attached 2x4 to old wood box so the connector was almost at the same height as the Keystone wall plate (added old socks, rolled up, to keep from scratching the fresh paint-new construction), added call-outs for wire colors to keep from making any mistakes, kept RJ-45 s+strippers+punch down tool+ cutters+screw gun+new plates+spares in box. Process: 1-set box under outlet box, 2-lay wires out of box onto Stand' 3-Trim to length 4-Unwrap RJ-45/snap into stand, 5-Strip wires and lay into RJ-45 6-Punch down 7-Repeat for all connections in that box, 8-Unwrap new plate and snap in RJ-45 connectors, 9-Screw plate onto outlet box 10-Drop tools/trash into box and move to next location.ONLY con: No mounting screw holes so I had to drill 2 holes into stand (Not a real Con for me though as I only needed the stand for Keystone RJ-45 s)

Only used it a few times so far but it’s a real time-saver AND it will probably keep me from poking holes in my hands, walls and furniture. Definitely a smart purchase! Recommended.