[rescue] Crimping your own

[Mike Nicewonger]

On Fri, 22 Feb 2002, you wrote:
> > > Who has the best prices on RJ45 crimp tools, connectors, and cat5? I've
> > > been avoiding making my own, but now I'm faced with a need for ethernet,
> > > token-ring, *and* CDDI cables, all of which are RJ45/cat5 but with different
> > > wiring schemes, and it looks like the time has come to surrender to the
> > > inevitable. Thanks!
> > > 
> > Home depot.
> 
> 	Not... Even Fry's is cheaper on all this. If you know any
> electricians have them get it for you. Our local electical supply company
> is Gray Bar. Crimping tools are under $30 for good ones, connectors about
> $.06 each, and cable is $.06/foot on 1000 foot spools, less if you're a
> contractor. For comparison, the local Home Depot here sells the same brand
> tools for $40, connectors for $.16 each, and cable is $.16 a foot on a
> 1000 foot spool. 
> 
Gee, that's all fine and well if you HAVE a fry's near you.

Just how much do I save if I drive from DC to Dallas?

Mike N