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I purchase pre-made patch cords whenever possible, but use Ideal when making my own.
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I also use an Ideal crimpmaster...when I have to make cables 
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Originally posted by KLD:
It's strange how a 2 1/2 year old post comes alive. Yeah, that's thanks to the search tool, and because now I need one. Originally posted by hbiss:
AMP dies and make sure you always purchase AMP plugs. I believe the only one you need to worry about is the 8 pin/8 position. About the only thing "standard" with them is the width and pin location. Seems different plug manufacturers put the cable strain relief (the piece of plastic behind the pins that gets scrunched down on the cable jacket to hold it) in different places because some plugs are longer than others.
-Hal So the GMP dies and plugs are somewhat non-standard from everyone else? Justin
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AMP plugs have a slightly different strain relief.
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Jeff Moss
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Which means the GMP (my personal choice) fits everything standard out there, and requires a different die for AMP brand plugs. The GMP makes crimps as good as factory made.
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So, Tommy, you're saying if I just get the one with the GMP dies, I should be okay for (mostly) everything EXCEPT AMP plugs? What brands, besides GMP-brand plugs, have you used successfully with the GMP dies?
Thanks!
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Yup, except for AMP plugs, which you will destroy with the standard 8-pin die, it'll crimp most anything you get from the supply house. We currently get ICC brand, but I've used it for over 20 years now. Get the kit with the holster, 8-pin, 6-pin, and 4-pin handset.
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I've gone through 2 Ideal Telemasters. I'd like to try something a bit more heavy duty someday, but these are so easy to pickup at the local Home Depot that I just keep replacing them.
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Last place I worked had Genuine 3M crimp tools with changeable dies. They worked great except one guy used his sooo much it would get loose and out of alignment. At least that's what I thought until I saw him using it for a hammer. Yes, I was the working Ops Mgr and he was told to get his own tool and get it 'tonite', because he would need 1 tomorrow and there were no more available in the WHOLE company for him to use, EVER. Yes, he was upset, but he came in with his own and started treating company equipment with a little more care. It's funny how well you treat a tool when it comes out of your pocket! John C. (Not Garand)
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