Tools

This list comes from a professional cable installation company.  This is their required and also their recommended list for their installers.  Some tools might not apply to your installation, but it is here for good reference.

Cable Puller's Required Tools

  • Screwdrivers - #2 Phillips, 1/4 and 1/8 Flat Tip

  • Pliers - Needle Nose, Slip Joint, Diagonals

  • Torpedo Level

  • Sheet Rock Saw

  • Aviation Snips or Tin Snips

  • 16 oz. Claw Hammer

  • 16 ft. Tape Measure

  • Sharpie Black Marker, Pens, Pencils

  • Maglite or other type of small flashlight.

  • Tool Bag

  • Tool Belt with pouch

  • Electric Tape

  • Utility Knife and Razor Knife

  • Punchdown Tool with 110 & 66 blades

  • Electricians Scissors and Cable Splicer Knife

  • 4" and 7" Cable Ties

Cable Installers Required Tools

  • Spudger (looks like a dental tool)

  • Tone send and wand (Siemon STM-8 tester can send tone)

  • Telephone Butt Test Set

  • Siemon Modapt or Banjo Breakout

  • Drywall Screws

  • 4" and 7" cable ties

  • Electricians Scissors and Cable Splicer Knife

  • Utility and Razor Knife

 

Senior Installer

All Installer Tools plus the following:

  • Cordless Drill and Wood and Masonry Bits

  • Cable Tester

  • Modular Plug Crimper (Must be able to use AMP and Siemon plugs) 

  • Label Maker

  • Rack Screws

  • Faceplate parts (i.e. screws, icons, etc.)

  • Extra Patch Cords and Jacks

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Recommended Optional Tools

  • Brother P-Touch Labeler with both 1/4" and 1/2" Labels

  • Hammer Drill for tough masonry